Recipes that are all gluten & dairy free

Mediterranean Rice and Bean Casserole

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Recipe by Ricki Heller

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 can beans (your choice), drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 large onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 medium lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups spinach, Swiss chard or collard greens
  • 1/2 tbsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • sea salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a pot or Dutch oven, heat ghee over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions and garlic and sauté until onion is golden brown, around 10 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients except for rice and stir well.
  • Turn heat to minimum, cover, and let simmer for about 5 minutes to combine flavors and allow greens to wilt.
  • Add rice and mix well.
  • Turn the mixture into a greased casserole and bake until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Serving Size
2 servings

Posted To: Sides, Vegetarian