Does Brown Rice make for good casserole? Yes it does because this brown rice keeps the casserole from getting sticky and is high in fiber while adding a hearty, nutty chew.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients
Serves 8-10
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2 Cups Brown Basmati Rice
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3 Cups Water
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5 Teaspoons Kosher Sea Salt Flakes, divided
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2 Cups Chopped Cauliflower
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2 Cups Chopped Broccoli
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2 Cups Low-Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
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2 Tablespoons Low-Fat Cream Cheese
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2 Teaspoons Granulated Onion
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2 Teaspoons Granulated Garlic
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2 Teaspoons Smoked Sweet Paprika
Directions
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Heat an oven to 350° F
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Bring the 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil with 1 teaspoon of salt in a small sauce pot. Add the rice, cover, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook undisturbed for 25-30 minutes. Remove the pot and allow the rice to sit for 10 minutes.
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Place the cauliflower in a small pot and cover with water. Boil until the cauliflower is very soft then strain. Puree the cauliflower and the cream cheese in a processor to a thick, smooth consistency. Set aside
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Use non-stick spray to lightly coat a casserole dish.
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In a medium bowl mix the rice with 1 cup of broccoli, cauliflower and cheese sauce, salt, spices and 1 cup of cheddar. Spread this mixture onto the casserole dish evenly. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and broccoli and bake for 30 minutes.
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Allow the casserole to sit for 5 minutes before serving.