Swiss Rice Bake

Source: Vegetarian Times Cookbook (slightly modified)

2 cups uncooked brown rice

¾ cup milk
4 TB butter(1/2 stick)
½ cup slivered almonds
2 carrots, shredded (1 cup)
1 tomato, chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten

8 ounces (2 cups) shredded Swiss cheese
1 TB wheat germ
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp turmeric
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp pepper
1 tsp chives
2 tsp parsley
½ cup bread crumbs

1. Cook rice & set aside. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Meanwhile, in large saucepan, melt butter; stir in milk & heat through. 
3.  Place rice in large bowl.  Stir in milk mixture, Swiss cheese, almonds, carrots, tomato, egg, wheat germ, & spices. Spoon mixture into oiled baking dish & top with bread crumbs. Bake 45 minutes.