Grain And Vegetable Casserole Food

GRAIN AND VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 2-quart casserole or 13x9-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish, mix all ingredients except cheese and green onions.
• Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Stir. Cover and bake 30 to 35 minutes longer or until barley and bulgur are tender and liquid is absorbed.
• To serve, sprinkle with cheese and green onions.

MIXED GRAIN MUSHROOM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine grains in a mixing bowl and set aside.
• Pour the oil into a 2 to 3 quart casserole which is safe for both stovetop and oven cooking, and place on medium heat.
• When hot, saute onion and garlic until tender and translucent, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Add the mixed grains and saute for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Meanwhile melt butter or margarine (if using) in a separate pan on medium high heat.
• When hot, add mushrooms and saute quickly, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are hot and have just absorbed the"butter" (about 1 minute).
• Immediately remove from heat.
• Add the broth, herbs, and mushrooms to the casserole with the onions and grains, and bring to a boil.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, cover tightly (use aluminum foil between pot and cover if necessary for a good seal), and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

VEGETABLE TWO-GRAIN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients; stir in the water.
• Transfer mixture to an ungreased 2-quart casserole.
• Bake, covered, at 350° for 1 hour, 15 minutes or until the barley and bulgur are tender, stirring twice.
• Stir again; sprinkle with cheese.
• Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.