Almond Buffet Casserole

August 17, 2008

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

* 4-1/2 cup water
* 1 cup brown rice
* 2 cup reconstituted Vita-Burger (aka: textured soy protein)
* 2/3 cup slivered, blanched almonds, divided
* 2 tablespoon McKay’s “Chicken” flavored Seasoning
* 1-1/2 cup chopped celery
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 1/2 cup chopped green pepper

Directions:

Bring water and seasoning to a boil in a
large saucepan. Add rice, cover and reduce heat, boil
gently 25 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from
heat. Combine vitaburger, onion and green pepper. Saute in
a small amount of oil until tender. Add rice and 1/2 cup of
the almonds to the vegetables. Mix well. Pour into 2 quart
casserole. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Bake at 350′
for 30 minutes.

Serves: 8

Preparation time: 1 1/2 hours including stovetop and baking time