BROWN RICE VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Recipe via Maureen Wilson

3 c. chicken broth                                1 ½ c. uncooked brown rice

2 c. chopped onions, divided               3 T. soy sauce

2 T. butter, melted                                ½ t. thyme

4 c. broccoli                                         4 c. cauliflower

2 sweet red peppers, chopped              2 garlic cloves, minced

3 T. olive oil                                         1 c. salted cashew halves

2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

In a greased 3 qt. baking dish, combine the broth, rice, 1 c. onion, soy sauce, butter and thyme.  Cover and bake at 350 for 65-70 minutes or until rice is tender. 

In a large skillet, sauté the cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, garlic and remaining onion in oil until crisp-tender; spoon over rice mixture. 

Cover and bake for 10 min.  

Uncover and sprinkle with cashews and cheese.  

Bake 5-7 min. longer or until cheese is melted.