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Asparagus and Brown Rice Casserole

Asparagus and Brown Rice Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Sides
Servings 6
Calories 339 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 All American Sun Oven
  • 1 Stove or grill To saute
  • 1 Casserole dish

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Brown rice
  • 4 ½ cups Water
  • ¼ cup Salt
  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 cup Celery Finely chopped
  • 1 Yellow onion Finely chopped
  • 4 cups Asparagus Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 ounces Neufchatel cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh basil Chopped
  • Salt and pepper To taste

Instructions
 

  • Set the Sun Oven out to preheat
  • Combine water, rice, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a dark pot, cover and place in Sun Oven, Cook until the rice is tender. About 1 hour.
  • While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion and sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the asparagus, stir to combine and sauté for another 3 minutes.
  • Add the cheese to the skillet, breaking it up as you stir to coat the vegetables. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the vegetable cheese mixture with the rice and fresh basil in a large bowl.
  • Spread the mixture in an oiled casserole dish, cover tightly with tin foil and a dark tea towel.
  • Place in Sun Oven and bake until heated through. About 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Serve hot,

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 846mgPotassium: 596mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 957IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Asparagus, Casserole
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