Black-Eyed Peas And Rice
["3 c. brown rice, cooked to pkg. directions", "1 1/3 c. dried black-eyed peas, cooked to pkg. directions", "1 small carton Ricotta cheese", "1/2 c. sour cream", "3/4 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated", "3 cloves garlic, minced", "1 large onion, chopped", "1 can chopped green chilies", "1/2 c. black olives, chopped"]
["It is important to use the dried peas in this recipe for their nutlike flavor.", "Cook them to package directions and drain before measuring the 1 1/3 cups.", "Mix together the cooked rice, peas, garlic, chilies and chopped onion.", "Butter a casserole dish and put 1/3 of the mixture in the dish.", "Combine Ricotta cheese and sour cream; spread 1/3 of the mixture over the layer.", "Top with 1/3 of the cheese.", "Repeat layers twice.", "Mix the last 1/3 of the cup of cheese with the black olives before topping off the casserole. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.", "Serves 6 to 8."]
["brown rice", "black-eyed peas", "Ricotta cheese", "sour cream", "Cheddar cheese", "garlic", "onion", "green chilies", "black olives"]