Cheesy Garden Casserole

Name: Cheesy Garden Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked brown rice; 2 cups broccoli, cut in 1/2 inch slices; 1 cup julienne sliced carrot; 1 cup zucchini, sliced on the bias; 1 cup cut green beans; 1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce; 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese

⏱ 45 mins 🍽 6-8 serving(s) 🏷 Cheese

This hearty vegetarian casserole layers cooked brown rice with a colourful mix of tender broccoli, carrot, zucchini and green beans. Everything is smothered in a rich marinara sauce and baked until bubbling. A final blanket of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese melts over the top for a deliciously gooey finish. It is a complete, flavourful dish that serves six to eight people.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups broccoli, cut in 1/2 inch slices
1 cup julienne sliced carrot
1 cup zucchini, sliced on the bias
1 cup cut green beans
1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese

Method

Cook the vegetables in salted water for 5-7 minutes until tender, then drain them thoroughly.
Spread the cooked brown rice evenly across the base of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Arrange the drained vegetables over the rice layer, then pour the marinara sauce over everything. Cover the dish with foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
Mix the grated cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses together, then sprinkle this combination over the hot casserole. Return it to the oven for about 5 minutes, just until the cheese has fully melted.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium663000 mg

Recipe details

CategoryCheese

AuthorChef PotPie