Brown Rice, Basil, and Gruyere Garden Stuffing

Name: Brown Rice, Basil, and Gruyere Garden Stuffing
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 17 min
Total time: 2 h 2 min
Yield: 12 cups
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups long grain brown rice; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch slices; 2 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 2 stalks celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups shredded gruyere or 2 cups swiss cheese; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup turkey broth or 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional)

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"An excellent and interesting side dish that is nice with roast chicken or turkey."

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Ready In:: 2hrs 2mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 12 cups

ingredients

2 ¹⁄₂ cups long grain brown rice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 stalks celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
¹⁄₂ lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups shredded gruyere or 2 cups swiss cheese
¹⁄₂ cup chopped fresh basil
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons salt, to taste
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, to taste
¹⁄₂ cup turkey broth or 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional)

directions

Bring a big pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.
Add in the brown rice; lower the heat to medium.
Boil, uncovered, for about 35 minutes or until the rice is barely tender.
Drain rice in a sieve and rinse under cold running water.
Transfer rice to a large mixing bowl.
In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, let the butter melt.
Add in the onion, zucchini, carrots, celery, red pepper, mushrooms, and garlic.
Cover and cook about 10-12 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent and veggies are barely tender; stir often.
Transfer the veggies into the mixing bowl with the rice; stir to mix.
Add in the cheese and basil; stir to mix.
Add in salt and pepper; stir to combine.
Transfer mixture to a lightly buttered casserole dish.
Drizzle with broth; cover and bake in a 350° over for about 30 minutes.

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Reviews

I was convinced this was the recipe of a confirmed bachelor. I stand corrected. I renamed it "Brown Rice with everything but the kitchen sink", no harm meant at all. This recipe is a big hit with my husband. I love basil so I put more basil in than is called for. I also added a can of drained black beans for more fiber and color contrast.

jryan1964