Vegetarian Rice Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp red wine or broth
- 2 each onions - chopped
- 2 each celery stalk - chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper - seeded and chopped
- 14 1/2 oz. canned diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup parsley - minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 1 cup nonfat cheddar cheese -- shredded
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350° F.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the wine or broth. Add the onions, celery and bell pepper; cook, stirring as needed, until softened, 5-6 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, parsley, thyme and black pepper; bring to a boil.
Stir in the rices; transfer to a 3-quart casserole. Cover with foil and bake 10 minutes; uncover and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes longer.
Servings:Source: Kathleen Schuller
Submitted by: Recipe Group Member
Date: Feb 2, 1999
