Spinach & Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 small onion, diced
    3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
    1 teaspoon basil
    1 teaspoon oregano
    8 ounces soft tofu, drained
    2 cups cooked brown rice
    10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed & drained
    1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
    salt & pepper
    sesame seeds
Preparation
    In large saucepan, cook onion & garlic till tender in oil-do not brown. Add UNDRAINED tomatoes & oregano & basil. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered about 3 minute.
    Meanwhile, place tofu in food processor or blender-process until smooth. Add to tomato mixture. Stir in cooked rice, spinach, HALF of swiss, salt & pepper.
    Lightly grease (olive oil pam works well) an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch casserole. Spoon in mixture & top w/ remaining cheese & a Tbsp or 2 of sesame seeds.
    Bake, uncovered at 350\u00b0F for 30-40 minute.

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