sorry my email sent empty on me again here it is Marvelous Meatless Casserole (recipe post)

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Over 25 yrs ago it wasn't easy making vegetarian dishes that tasted good. This

was an old standby and it gets raves now when I make it. I think I almost lived

on this my first year giving up meat.............

 

" Marvelous Meatless Casserole "

 

1 cup uncooked rice

3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced

1 14 oz. can green ortega chilies chopped (these are mild ones)

12 oz. grated jack cheese

1 large tomato thinly sliced

1 10-14 oz. package of firm tofu drained well and cut into 1/2 inch cubes

1 tsp. oregano

2 cloves garlic minced

1/4 cup green or red pepper chopped

1/4 green onions chopped

salt & pepper to taste

 

Cook rice for 15 minutes in 2 cups of water according to package directiions.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Steam zucchini until just barely tender and set aide.

In a 3 quart greased casserole dish, put a layer of rice, cover with chilies and

sprinkle 1/2 the cheese. Add zucchini, then top with tomato slices and salt &

papper to taste Combine tofu, green peppers, chopped onions, garlic, oregano

and cheese and spoon over the top. Cover and bake for 45 minutes. I uncover

it about 15 minutes before ready to take out to brown it.

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley and serve

This serves 5-6.

 

 

 

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