[recipe] Kathie's Vegetarian Casserole

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We had this the other night. It wasn't a show-stopper, it rated

an " it's OK " by the guys (DH & son). It was quick and easy to make,

and seems very versatile, like you could vary it by using pasta or

diced potatoes instead of rice, and the veggies of your choice. Here

is the recipe as taken from the package; I've included my

substitutions below:

 

Kathie's Vegetarian Casserole

 

1/4 c. margarine

3 T. flour

2 c. milk

3 oz. cream cheese

1 c. Cheese Whiz or 1 c. grated american or cheddar

1 pkg frozen broccoli, carrots & onions

2 c. cooked wild rice.

 

Melt margarine, add flour and stir, making a roux. Add milk and stir

over medium heat until thick. Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir

in vegetables and wild rice. Pour into casserole. Bake @ 350 for 45-

60 minutes.

 

My substitutions:

We don't eat dairy, so I used soy milk/soy cheddar. I left out the

cream cheese and added a little extra soy milk as it seemed dry, and

some nut. yeast.

 

I used a pkg of " California blend " : broccoli/carrots/cauliflower

 

For rice, I used a brown rice/wild rice blend that our bulk food

store sells.

 

I added a can of garbanzos, rinsed and drained for protien.

 

I put crushed croutons on top before baking.