Description:

So good you'll win an award for best chef!

Source:

S. Chokel

Serves/Makes:6

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225 ml) long grain rice, uncooked
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
• 3 ribs (stalks) celery, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 8 oz (224 grm). shredded cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) coarsely chopped walnuts
• 10 oz (280 grm). fresh broccoli, blanched and chopped

Preparation

• Prepare rice according to package directions.
• Melt butter in large skillet, and saute celery and onion till onion is soft, but not browned.
• Add cooked rice, chopped broccoli, a shy 1/2 cup (125 ml) of nuts, and cheese.
• Pour into a greased casserole and top with remaining generous 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped nuts and bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) for about 30 minutes.

Comments

Note: This is an excellent way to serve broccoli at family meals, but especially nice for holiday dinners and potlucks! Add a can of cream of chicken soup and a soup can of milk and 2 cups of chopped cooked chicken for a tasty and simple main dish.