Sunday, July 22, 2012

Almond Rice Casserole


The TVP Cookbook

1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 cup TVP crumbles (textured vegetable protein)
7/8 cup hot water
1 TB ketchup
oil for frying
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup sliced toasted almonds
2 TB tamari or light miso
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp basil
salt & pepper to taste

1.  Cook rice in 2 cups water; set aside to cool.  Transfer to large mixing bowl.
2.  Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350.  In small bowl combine TVP, water, & ketchup; set aside.
3.  Saute onion & garlic in oil; add to rice along with tamari & spices & TVP mixture.  Stir until well-combined & transfer to oiled baking dish.  Cover & bake 30 minutes.