Creamy Vegan Broccoli Wild Rice Casserole Food

BROCCOLI WILD RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Add the wild rice to a medium saucepan with 5 cups of the chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Cook until the rice has just started to break open and is slightly tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice water bath. Blanch the broccoli by throwing the florets into the boiling water until bright green and still slightly crisp, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Immediately drain the broccoli and plunge it into the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Remove it from the ice water and set aside.
• Heat a large pot over medium-high heat, then melt 6 tablespoons of the butter. Add the mushrooms and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid begins to evaporate, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the carrots and celery and cook until the vegetables are soft and the mixture begins to turn darker in color, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour on the vegetables, stir to incorporate it and cook for about a minute. Pour in the remaining 3 cups of broth and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and allow it to thicken, about 3 minutes. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let the mixture cook until it thickens. Add the salt and pepper, then taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Mix together the cooked rice and broccoli and tip into a 2-quart baking dish. Using a ladle, scoop out the vegetable/broth mixture and spoon it evenly all over the top, totally covering the surface with the vegetables.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, then pour it into a separate bowl with the panko breadcrumbs. Toss the mixture together to coat the breadcrumbs in butter, then sprinkle the breadcrumbs all over the top of the casserole.
• Cover with foil and bake the casserole for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking until golden brown on top, another 15 minutes. Sprinkle on the parsley after you remove it from the oven.

VEGETARIAN BROCCOLI, RICE, AND ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Mix rice, broccoli, parmesan cheese, asparagus, cream of broccoli, and mushrooms in a mixing bowl.
• Pour into a greased casserole dish.
• Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top.
• Bake covered for 35-40 minutes at 325°F.

BROCCOLI CHEESE RICE CASSEROLE (VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a skillet melt the butter.
• Sauté onion and garlic, until onions are tender. Set aside to cool.
• Steam the frozen broccoli until thawed, then drain well. Let cool.
• Cook wild rice according to directions. (Use any type of rice desired; wild rice is exceptionally good in this recipe).
• It is important to allow the warm ingredients to cool before mixing everything together so the cheese doesn't melt too soon.
• When sufficiently cool, reserve 1/2 cup of the cheese and mix remaining ingredients together. Put in a oven-proof baking dish or casserole dish (or 2 if needed).
• Spread reserved 1/2 cup of cheese on top. Cover with foil.
• Bake for 20 minutes, remove foil; bake an additional 5 to 15 minutes, or until cheese on top is hot and bubbly.

BROCCOLI AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions.
• Cook broccoli according to package directions.
• When broccoli is cooked, use paper towels to absorb any excess water.
• Mix together rice, broccoli, cream of chicken soup, Cheez Whiz, and water chestnuts.
• Pour into casserole dish.
• Bake in pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.