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Cheesy Vegetable and Brown Rice Casserole

A creamy, cheesy healthier casserole with brown rice and veggies is amazing alongside any main dish!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 411 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large crown broccoli chopped into florets (3 cups)
  • 2 cups chopped carrots
  • 1 15-ounce can full-fat coconut milk*
  • 2 Tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour**
  • 2 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sea salt to taste
  • 1 10-oz bag frozen peas
  • 3 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups grated colby jack cheese

Instructions

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  1. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions. Note: if you have broth on hand, cooking the brown rice in broth instead of water will give it a nice flavor. Set aside until ready to use.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. Add the avocado oil to a large skillet or pot and heat to medium-high. Add the onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to turn translucent, about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the carrots, cover, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until carrots begin to soften.
  4. Add the garlic and broccoli. Cover and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until the broccoli is soft but still slightly al dente.
  5. Add the coconut milk, flour, cider vinegar, and sea salt, stir well and bring to a full boil. Stir in the frozen peas and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Until combined.
  6. Transfer the rice to a 13” x 9” casserole dish.
  7. Pour the vegetable sauce mixture over the rice and stir well until everything is well-combined.
  8. Sprinkle the vegetables and rice with grated colby jack cheese and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
  9. Serve the vegetable and brown rice casserole with your main dish and enjoy!

Notes

  • *or 1 ⅔ cup half & half
  • **or tapioca flour

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 10 Calories 411kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 25g (38%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 411

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 10
Calories 411kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 25g 38%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.