minniet's Recipe

BROWN RICE CASSEROLE

Category: Side Dish

3 cups chicken broth
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp basil and thyme
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 large tomato, cubed
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove crushed
1 cup sliced zucchini
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tbsp salad oil
1 1/2 cup diced eggplant

Heat broth to boiling. Add spices and rice. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes. In skillet, heat oil. Add eggplant, onions and garlic, saute 5 minutes until tender.

Grease 2 quart casserole. Preheat oven to 350. Mix all vegetables, onions and garlic with rice. Spoon 1/2 rice-vegetable mixture into casserole. Sprinkle on all but 2 tablespoons cheese. Top with remaining mixture. Sprinkle on rest of cheese. Bake uncovered about 35 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serves 6.