Brown Rice
Instructions:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1-1/2 tsp.salt
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup turkey or chicken stock, optional
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 tsp.freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1/4 inch thick
- 2 medium celery ribs, sliced
- 1/4 inch thick
- 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 2-1/2 cups long-grain brown rice
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the brown rice and reduce the heat to medium.
- Boil uncovered until the rice is barely tender, about 35 minutes. Drain into a sieve and rinse under cold running water. Place in a large bowl.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, zucchini, carrots, celery, red pepper, mushrooms, and garlic.
- Cover partially and cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened and translucent and the vegetables are barely tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Scrape the vegetables into the bowl of brown rice and mix well. Stir in the cheese and basil. Season with the salt and pepper. Use as a stuffing.
- Or place in a lightly buttered casserole, drizzle with the broth, cover, and bake as a side dish.
- Makes about 12 cups. Enjoy Brown Rice!