Brown Rice Vegetable Casserole

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour 20 min.

Recipe by Gloria De Beradinis, Greentown, Pennsylvania

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

One taste of this crowd-pleasing casserole brings compliments and requests for my recipe. It's been in my file for as long as I can remember. The blend of tender vegetables and rice is perfect for holiday meals and dish-to-pass affairs.

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Brown Rice Vegetable Casserole

Yield:8-10 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:1 hour 20 min

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
  • 2 cups chopped onions, divided
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 cups fresh cauliflowerets
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup salted cashew halves
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, optional
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Directions

  1. In a greased 3-qt. baking dish, combine the broth, rice, 1 cup onion, soy sauce, butter and thyme. Cover and bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until rice is tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, garlic and remaining onion in oil until crisp-tender; spoon over rice mixture.
  3. Cover and bake for 10 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cashews and cheese if desired. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.