Wild Rice Casserole(Minnesota Delight!) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. wild rice
1/3 c. brown rice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
1 onion, chopped
1 small zucchini, cut into matchsticks
1 rib celery, chopped
1/2 c. broccoli florets
10 to 12 mushrooms, sliced
1 c. grated mild Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. sliced almonds (optional)

Preparation

Rinse both kinds of rice and cook them together with salt in 2 cups water.
Meanwhile, steam the vegetables briefly, 2 to 5 minutes. Toss rice and vegetables and turn them into a shallow baking dish. Top with cheese and almonds.
Cook under broiler until cheese melts.
Serves 4 to 6.