Brown Rice Pilaf

By CarrieG

Carrie Green

Ingredients

• 3 c chicken stock
• 1/2 tsp basil
• 1 tsp dry dill weed
• 1 c brown rice,uncooked
• 1 small onion,sliced
• 1 clove garlic,pressed
• 1/2 green pepper,seeded and finely chopped
• 1/2 c fresh mushrooms,sliced
• 1 tomato,peeled,seeded and cubed

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan combine broth,basil,dill,thyme and rice
Cover and cook for about 50-60 min,or until the stock is all absorbed
Saute all vegetables except the tomato separately until tender
Blend vegetables with cooked rice
Add tomato and turn into a baking dish
Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hr
Bake, covered, for about 30 min in a 350 F oven
If desired,uncover the casserole for the last 10 min,sprinkle with about 1/2 c Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheese and bake until cheese melts