Vericheesey casserole

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1teaspoonVegetable oil
1cupChopped onion
3Garlic cloves, minced
1cupChopped mushrooms
1teaspoonEACH dried basil, thyme, marjoram, and cumin
2cupsCooked beans
2cupsCooked brown rice
3Eggs, slightly beaten
2cupsLow fat cottage/ricotta cheese (or combination)
¼cupCrumbled Feta cheese (optional)
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
Salt
Black pepper
Cayenne to taste
2mediumsTomatoes, sliced
½cupGrated parmesan cheese
½cupFine dry bread crumbs

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. Heat oil in large skillet; saute onion, garlic and mushrooms until onion is nearly soft. Add all remaining ingredients except final three. Mix well and spread mixture in a large greased or sprayed shallow baking dish. Arranged tomato slices over the top. Mix together parmesan and crumbs and sprinkle over tomatoes. Bake for 40 minutes. Makes 8 servings.

Origin: Appeal, Quarterly magazine put out by Overwaitea and Save on Foods. Shared by: Sharon Stevens