Layered rice casserole

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5cupsBrown rice; cooked
1cupWhite beans; cooked
2cupsCorn kernels, frozen
2cupsTomatoes, canned; broken up
1Onion; chopped
2Garlic cloves; crushed
1tablespoonTamari, low sodium
1teaspoonThyme
6ouncesTomato paste
cupVegetable broth
Paprika

Directions

Saute the onion and garlic in ¼ cup broth. Combine with the beans, corn, tomatoes, tamari, and thyme.

Combine the tomato paste and ½ cup water. In a casserole dish, layer 2½ cups rice on the bottom, then the bean vegetable mixture, then the tomato paste mixture. Cover with the remaining 2 ½ cups of rice.

Sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15 minutes.

From the files of DEEANNE