Mexican Rice Tart Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

1. Prepare Crust: Cook rice following package directions, salt optional.
2. Drain to remove any excess liquid.
3. Cool slightly, Lightly beat egg whites in small bowl; stir in olives and green onion.
4. Stir egg-white mixture into rice.
5. Coat inside of 10" tart pan with removable bottom with nonstick vegetable-oil cooking spray.
6. Spoon the rice into the pan to cover the bottom evenly and make a high rim.
7. Prepare the Filling: Scatter half the cheese over the crust.
8. Combine the chicken, chilies, green onion, olives and picante sauce in a medium-size bowl.
9. Spread in the crust.
10. Bake in preheated moderate oven (350'F) for 20 minutes.
11. Scatter the remaining cheese over top.
12. Bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
13. Let stand for 10 minutes.
14. Remove the pan sides; place the tart on a serving plate.
15. Garnish with dairy sour cream, chopped green chilies and black olives, if you wish, and serve with additional picante sauce. (Shirley DeSantis, East Windsor NJ)