Brown Rice Split Pea Laf Recipes

BROWN RICE SPLIT PEA-LAF

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and saute the onion until golden, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic ands rice and stir until coated with oil.
• Stir in the broth, lemon juice, split peas, cinnamon, cumin, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to a simmer. Cover and cook 45-50 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice and peas are tender.
• Let stand, covered 10 minutes, then serve hot.

BROWN RICE VEGETABLE LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spread 1/2 of the rice into the bottom of a large baking dish. Pour about 1/2 can tomato soup over rice and top with zucchini, yellow squash, and mushrooms. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese over vegetables. Pour remaining 1/2 can soup over cheese.
• Spread remaining rice into baking dish. Add broccoli, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, carrot, garlic, parsley, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Pour remaining 1 can soup over vegetables and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tomato soup is bubbly and cheese is melted, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving.