Microwave Oven Instructions: ============================ Combine rice, egg, and Cheddar cheese. Press into buttered microproof 12-inch pizza pan or 10-inch pie pan. Cook uncovered on Medium (50% power) 2 minutes. Combine tomato sauce, basil, garlic powder, and oregano. Spread over rice crust. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Cook uncovered on Medium 7 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

Conventional Oven Instructions: =============================== Combine rice, egg, and Cheddar cheese. Press into buttered 12-inch pizza pan or 10-inch pie pan. Bake at 400 degrees 4 minutes. Combine tomato sauce, basil, garlic powder, and oregano. Spread over rice crust. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Layer 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and mushrooms. Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and parsley. Bake at 400 degrees 8 to 10 minutes.

Each serving provides: * 312 calories

* 18.4 grams protein

* 17.9 grams fat

* 18.7 grams carbohydrate * 848 milligrams sodium * 110 milligrams cholesterol

Reprinted with permission from The Usa Rice Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias