Rice and Vegetable Casserole |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a very simple and delicious dish to make. I usually add some diced ham to make it a main dish. Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped green peppers or 1/2 cup sweet red pepper |
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) |
1/2 cup chopped celery or 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers, drained |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter |
1 1/2 cups cooked rice or 1 1/2 cups bulgur or 1 1/2 cups wheat berries or 1 1/2 cups barley |
0.5 (8 ounce) container cream cheese (1/2 cup) |
1/4 teaspoon dried basil |
milk |
1/2 cup shredded cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook sweet pepper, onion, celery (if using), and garlic in margarin or butter till vegetables are tender.
2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine cooked rice, cream cheese, chili peppers (if using), basil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Stir in vegetable mixture. Transfer to a 1-quart casserole. Bake, covered, in a 375 degree ocen about 25 minutes or till heated through. If mixture seems stiff, stir in milk, a tablespoon at a time, to moisten. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 2 to 3 minutes more ot till cheese melts.
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