Brown Rice and Cheese Casserole

Dotalee's Note:

Found this in a health food cookbook 30 years ago. Everyone loves it. Don't leave out the tamari sauce. It is a key ingredient. I like it because it's a good meatless meal. The cheese and nuts provide the protein. It's really good served with applesauce and a side veggie such as broccoli

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 4 -5 medium carrots (shredded)
• 4 tablespoons tamari soy sauce (I use reduced sodium)
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1 cup walnuts (chopped)
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ½ cup milk or ½ cup water

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a 8 x 8 baking dish.
3. Put the rice in a large mixing bowl.
4. In a food processor chop the walnuts and add to the cooked rice.
5. Then using the same food processor shred the carrots and the cheese, and add to rice mixture.
6. Add the tamari, eggs and pepper. Blend it all together.
7. Spoon into baking dish.
8. Spread breadcrumbs on the top.
9. Pour the milk or water over the breadcrumbs, and place in the oven for 50 minutes. Enjoy!

Reviews

[LonghornMama]

Oh boy, I loved this! Great meatless meal with lots of flavor. Used homemade whole wheat breadcrumbs and reduced-sodium soy sauce, no other changes. Loved that the top got nice and crunchy. Thanks for sharing the recipe!