Sparerib Rice And Chick Pea Casserole Food

SPARERIB, RICE AND CHICK-PEA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Season spareribs with salt and pepper. Brown spareribs in heavy large Dutch oven over high heat. Transfer ribs to plate. Add onion and garlic to pot and sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except pimientos to pot. Bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Return ribs and any collected juices to pot. Push ribs into rice mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Spread pimientos evenly over top. Cover pot and bake until meat and rice are tender and all liquids are absorbed about 50 minutes.

RICE AND CHICKPEA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Lightly oil a small casserole or 8-inch baking pan.
• In a large bowl, mash chickpeas till thick but still coarse.
• Set aside.
• In a large, non-stick fry pan, heat olive oil.
• Gently sauté onions, peppers, celery, carrot and mushroom over medium-low heat until vegetables are soft.
• Combine remaining ingredients and vegetables with chickpeas.
• Turn into casserole dish and bake 45 minutes.
• Serve with vegetarian gravy or tomato sauce.