Title: Spicy Thai Pizza
Categories: Entree Vegetarian Lacto
Yield: 6 Servings

3	c	Cooked brown rice
2	c	Shredded mozzarella cheese - divided
1	c	Crunch peanut butter - divided
1		Egg; beaten
		Vegetable cooking spray
1/2	c	Hot water
1/4	c	Cilantro, minced
2	tb	Soy sauce
3	tb	Dark sesame oil; divided
1/4	ts	Ground red pepper
2	c	Broccoli flowerets
1	md	Red onion; chopped
2	lg	Carrots; julienned

Combine rice, 1 cup cheese, 1/4 cup peanut butter and egg in large bowl. Press firmly into 12-inch pizza pan or 10-inch pie pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 8 minutes. Mix remaining 3/4 cup peanut butter, water, cilantro, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil and red pepper in small bowl; set aside. Stir-fry broccoli, onion and carrots in remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until tender-crisp. Spread sauce over crust; top with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Each serving provides: * 543 calories * 24.2 g. protein * 35.8 g. fat * 36.2 g. carbohydrate * 5.3 g. dietary fiber * 59 mg. cholesterol * 694 mg. sodium.

Source: "Veg-able Rice" Reprinted with permission from USA Rice Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias

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