Hamburger-Zucchini Pilaf

Ingredients:

• 1lb. lean hamburger
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3/4 cup uncooked rice
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
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• pepper, to taste
• oregano, optional
• 2 small unpeeled zucchini, diced
• 2 cups chopped raw tomatoes
• Velveeta cheese

Directions:

Brown hamburger and onion until meat loses its color. Add rice, water and seasonings. Bring to a boil, stirring briefly. Cover and cook on low heat until rice is about half tender. Add zucchini and stir slightly. Cook until rice and zucchini are tender. Add tomatoes. Cover and cook without stirring, until tomatoes are thoroughly heated. Top with grated cheese or slices of Velveeta.

By Robin from Washington, IA