Broccoli and Brown Rice
3 Tbsp butter 3 Cups finely chopped broccoli 1 medium onion finely chopped 1-2 stalks celery 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 1/3 cups raw
brown rice, prepared according to this recipe, using 2 1/4 cups water, 1 Tablespoon butter, rounded 1/2 tsp. salt. 2 cups grated
sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup half & half or heavy cream 1 teaspoon dill weed 1 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/2 teaspoon dried summer savory salt and pepper to taste uncooked sesame seeds (for topping)
Preheat oven to 375 Heat butter in
large pan until it foams. Add broccoli, onion and celery. Saute
over low heat until tender and onion is just beginning to brown. Add parsley
and saute until slightly wilted.
Combine cooked rice with veg. mixture and all remaining ingredients except sesame seeds. Mix and pour into oiled shallow baking dish. Sprinkle sesame seeds over top.
Bake for 35 to 40
min or until top is browned. Thanks to Sandra Hildebrand for this recipe. I've never had anything from her kitchen that wasn't fantastic!
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