ITALIAN RICE CASSEROLE

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An exchange student who stayed with us made this rice casserole for us. It's good served with crusty rolls. Now I like to make this, especially when we're having company over who knew our "other daughter".

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound Italian sausage
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, diced
3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
3 cups boiling water
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage in oil until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Cut into 1/2-inch slices. Return to pan; add onion and rice. Cook until rice is lightly browned. Stir in the red pepper, carrots, bouillon and water. Bring to a boil. , Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the liquid is almost absorbed, stirring occasionally. Add the peas, mushrooms and tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through. , Remove half the mixture to a serving bowl. Top with half of the olives, eggs and cheese. Repeat layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 934mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.