Brown Rice and Mushroom Timbales

Description
Serve with chicken. Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 cup sliced carrots
 * 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
 * ¾ cup sliced green onions
 * 2 cups cooked brown rice
 * ⅔ cup chopped pecans
 * ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
 * 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
 * salt and ground black pepper to taste
 * 1⅓ cups low-fat milk
 * 3 eggs, beaten
 * 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
 * vegetable cooking spray
 * cooked chicken (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
 * 2) Add carrots; cook and stir 3 minutes.
 * 3) Add mushrooms and onions; cook and stir 2 minutes more.
 * 4) Combine rice, pecans, parsley and vegetables in large bowl.
 * 5) Combine cheese, milk, eggs, Worcestershire, salt and pepper in small bowl; stir into rice mixture.
 * 6) Divide mixture evenly into 6 ovenproof molds, custard cups or large muffin tins coated with cooking spray.
 * 7) Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until set.