Try this colorful, nutritious vegetable dish- 5 minute prep time- 20 minute bake- dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. Serve with warm bread sticks or French rolls.
Ingredients:
2, 10 oz. pkgs. Frozen Italian mixed vegetables , thawed * any assorted vegetables work *
1, 15 oz. can Chili flavored tomatoes, undrained
1, 10 oz. can Black Olives, drained, rinsed
1, 15 oz. can Kidney Beans, rinsed,drained * Gabanzo beans work also*
1/4 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper, or to taste * optional *
1/3 cup Pepper-Jack cheese, shredded
1 pkg of refrigerated Bread Sticks, or bread of choice
Directions:
Preheat oven at 350 degrees.
Combine all ingredients, ( except cheese and bread ) into a 2 quart baking dish; stir well.
Cover with foil or glass lid; bake for 15 minutes.
Line shallow baking tray with foil; place breadsticks on tray. Place breadsticks in oven with vegetables; bake according to package directions.
Uncover; sprinkle cheese evenly over top; return uncovered; bake another 5-8 minutes.
Spoon into bowls. Serve with warm bread.
Dessert: Sliced peaches over a scoop of frozen yogurt.
