Broccoli and Brown Rice Bake

Ingredients 

2 cups brown rice 

1 head of broccoli, tender stems and florets chopped into roughly 1/4-inch pieces

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice

1 tsp  salt

1/2 cup ricotta cheese (whole or part-skim)

1/4 cup plain  yoghurt

1 egg

1 tbsp. minced fresh basil

2/3 cup shredded cheese of your choice

Salt and pepper

Method:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees; Add onion, oil and sauté. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add chopped broccoli stems, and stir-fry the broccoli for 2 to 3 minutes to brown slightly.

Add 2 tbsp of water to the pan and quickly cover; steam the broccoli until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the vegetables and add seasoned salt and pepper to taste.

In a small bowl, whisk together the ricotta, yogurt and egg until well combined. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked brown rice, cooked vegetables and basil.

Add ricotta mixture and 1/2 of the cheese, and stir gently to combine.

Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish; top with remaining cheese.

Bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese begins to brown in spots.

Serve hot with raita/ curd & papad/ chips.

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