Soybean/Rice/Cheese Casserole

Chef #709327's Note:

This recipe is a modified version of the Vericheesy Casserole found in the Original Moosewood Cookbook. I make this casserole in a double batch and freeze lunch size servings all year round. This also works well as a stuffing for a small pumpkin or squash for a vegetarian Thanksgiving main dish (Optionally add nuts to give the stuffing more crunch).

• Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves (crushed or minced)
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups raw shelled soybeans (edamame)
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• ½ lb chopped mushroom
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 eggs

Directions:

1. Cook the brown rice first since it takes the most time (1 hour in rice steamer).
2. Boil soybeans with 4 cups water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large stock pan, saute onions garlic mushrooms and herbs in butter until onions are soft.
4. Remove from heat, add everything except the eggs and mix well.
5. Lightly beat the eggs, add to mixture, and mix well.
6. Spread mixture into casserole dish.
7. Bake in 350 degree oven for 40 minutes.

Reviews

[didyb]

A good start, but I will be making changes for next time. It was going very well, until time to add the soy sauce. I thought twice about it, but wanted to make the recipe as written. The 2 tbls was too overpowering, and dominated the whole casserole. Next time, I will use a sharp cheese unstead of mozarella and leave out the soy sauce all together. I also think using 2-3 green onions in place of the regular onions would be tasty. The savory spices are good in this recipe.