Instructions: 1. Heat water and dip out enough to rehydrate the freeze-dried foods.

2. Bring remaining water to a boil and add rice, onions and salt. Also add soy ham, if it is being used. Simmer until rice is tender.

3. Add ham and beans. Stir in cheese and margarine. Cover the pot and let simmer very low for a couple of minutes to reyhydrate the cheese.

Makes about 4 or 5 Sierra cups.

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