Vegetarian Brown Rice Casserole |
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Prep Time: 7 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 12 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Vegetarian main dishes often require hours of chopping veggies, and a laundry list of ingredients – but not in this dish. This easy casserole turns a can of vegetarian lentil soup into a hearty casserole with the help of nutritious, ready-to-serve whole-grain brown rice, canned vegetables, and cheddar cheese. Because the ingredients go into the casserole already cooked (canned vegetables are simply cooked vegetables in a can), all they need is a few minutes in a microwave oven before they are delightfully done and ready to serve. Ingredients:
1 (19 ounce) can ready-to-serve lentil soup |
1 (9 ounce) package ready-to-serve brown rice |
1 (7 3/4 ounce) can unsalted mixed vegetables, drained |
2 small canned roasted red peppers, diced |
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Combine soup, rice, mixed vegetables, peppers and 6 tablespoons of the cheddar cheese in a 2-quart, microwave-safe casserole or baking dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and level the top of the mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese.
2. Cover and cook in a microwave oven at full power until heated through and the cheese on top melts, about 5 minutes.
3. Uncover and cool for 1 minute before serving.
4. Nutritional Information Per Serving:
5. Calories 230; Total fat 8g; Saturated fat 3.5g; Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 640mg; Carbohydrate 29g; Fiber 5g; Protein 10g; Vitamin A 110%DV*; Vitamin C 15%DV; Calcium 20%DV; Iron 15%DV.
6. *Daily Value.
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