Broccoli and Rice Casserole

This is good way to use up leftover rice. You can use any kind of vegetable. I made this with zucchini and it turn out nice, too!

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cups water
• 3 cup cooked brown rice
• 2 pounds Broccoli, copped
  
• 2 red Bell Pepper, cube
  
• 2 Carrot, cube
  
• 1 Onion, cube
• 2 pounds Mushroom, slice
  
• 2 TS Coconut oil
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1ts Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven's broiler.
   
2. Heat cocount oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
3. Combine all vegetable cook for 5 mins or until tender. Season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Add rice and then saute until golden, stirring frequently. Stir in 1/2 of the cheeses until melted sprinkle generously with the other 1/2 of cheese.
4. Broil about 6 inches from the source of heat until lightly browned and bubbly.

Oatmeal Cookie Bars

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup coconut oil
  
• 1-1/2 cup fruit jam

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch pan.
2. Combine brown sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, and rolled oats. Rub in the oil using your hands or a pastry blender to form a crumbly mixture. Press 1/2 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the jam to within 1/4 inch of the edge. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top, and lightly press it into the jam.
3. Bake for 40-50 minutes in preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.