Best Grain And Vegetable Casserole Recipes

VEGETABLE TWO-GRAIN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients; stir in the water.
• Transfer mixture to an ungreased 2-quart casserole.
• Bake, covered, at 350° for 1 hour, 15 minutes or until the barley and bulgur are tender, stirring twice.
• Stir again; sprinkle with cheese.
• Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

BROWN RICE VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a greased 3-qt. baking dish, combine the broth, rice, 1 cup onion, soy sauce, butter and thyme. Cover and bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until rice is tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, garlic and remaining onion in oil until crisp-tender; spoon over rice mixture. , Cover and bake for 10 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cashews and cheese if desired. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

MIXED GRAIN MUSHROOM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine grains in a mixing bowl and set aside.
• Pour the oil into a 2 to 3 quart casserole which is safe for both stovetop and oven cooking, and place on medium heat.
• When hot, saute onion and garlic until tender and translucent, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Add the mixed grains and saute for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Meanwhile melt butter or margarine (if using) in a separate pan on medium high heat.
• When hot, add mushrooms and saute quickly, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are hot and have just absorbed the"butter" (about 1 minute).
• Immediately remove from heat.
• Add the broth, herbs, and mushrooms to the casserole with the onions and grains, and bring to a boil.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, cover tightly (use aluminum foil between pot and cover if necessary for a good seal), and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.