Lent - Fruity Rice

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This one has tofu, but it is optional

 

 

 

Fruity Rice Casserole

 

1 c. brown rice

1 can pineapple chunks in own juice

8 oz. tofu, large dice (optional)

1 large or 2 small yams, peeled and sliced

2 carrots, peeled and sliced

1/4 c. raisins (optional)

1 apple, diced

sprinkle on cinnamon, salt, pepper (pumpkin pie spice is good

too)

2 c. water

 

Lightly oil a covered casserole (if you forget, you will hate this recipe).

Put ingredients into dish in order listed. Cover and bake at 350 degrees

for 1 1/2 hours or longer.

 

There are a lot of options to this dish: It can easily be doubled. Add a

diced onion after the pineapple and change the seasoning to curry and

garam masala, for Indian flavor. If you don't have pineapple, fruit cocktail

will do, as will peaches, or any other canned fruit. Yams can easily

become winter squash. Prunes work well, as do dried apricots. Feel free

to experiment. This recipe is a starting point for your imagination.