Best 6 Brown Rice And Pine Nut Casserole Recipes

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Brown rice and pine nut casserole is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a great choice for health-conscious individuals. The combination of brown rice, pine nuts, vegetables, and spices creates a delectable and aromatic dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a vegetarian or vegan version, or you want to add some protein with chicken or tofu, this casserole can be easily adapted to suit your dietary preferences.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

RICE WITH TOASTED PINE NUTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 small onion, minced
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Spread pine nuts on baking sheet and bake in oven set at 350 degrees until golden brown. Melt butter in saucepan. Add onion and saute until softened. Add rice and stir until coated with butter. Add water, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Continue to cook until water absorbs and rice is light and fluffy, about 20 minutes. Toss in pine nuts and serve.

BROWN RICE AND PINE NUT CASSEROLE



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Delicious side dish that is easy to prep in advance of the dinner rush because it bakes over an hour and can be kept on warm until the rest of your meal is ready to serve. Note for ZWT #7 that rice and pine nuts are a typical part of Brazilian cuisine.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup butter
1 cup brown rice, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup fresh parsley, minced
6 tablespoons fresh chives or 6 tablespoons scallions, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 (14 ounce) cans beef or 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth

Steps:

  • Saute the pine nuts in a medium-sized skillet with 2 tablespoons butter over moderate heat until browned, approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • To the same skillet add and melt the remaining butter. Add the rice, bulgur, and onion. Brown for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Spoon this mixture into a 2-quart casserole. Add 3/4 cup parsley, chives, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring broth to a boil and stir into rice mixture. Bake uncovered in a preheated 375 oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Garnish with the remaining parsley.

BROWN RICE VEGETABLE CASSEROLE



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One taste of this crowd-pleasing casserole brings compliments and requests for my recipe. It's been in my file for as long as I can remember. The blend of tender vegetables and rice is perfect for holiday meals and dish-to-pass affairs.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
2 cups chopped onions, divided
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups fresh cauliflowerets
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup salted cashew halves
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a greased 3-qt. baking dish, combine the broth, rice, 1 cup onion, soy sauce, butter and thyme. Cover and bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until rice is tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, garlic and remaining onion in oil until crisp-tender; spoon over rice mixture. , Cover and bake for 10 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cashews and cheese if desired. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

BROWN RICE CASSEROLE



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As a new bride, I knew how to make scrambled eggs and bran muffins. Unfortunately, you can only live on love for so long. My dear husband held his tongue and ate the many flops that come with being a beginning cook. Many years later, I'm secure in the kitchen, and my family enjoys my cooking. This hearty dish even passes the test for teenage boys.-Glenda Schwartz, Morden, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 cups water
1-1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
1 cup dry split peas
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, grated
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water, rice and peas to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside., In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, celery, carrots and onion in oil until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Combine the vegetables, rice mixture, tomatoes and seasonings., Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BROWN RICE, NUT & TEMPEH CASSEROLE



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This recipe is from "The Tempeh cook book" by Dorothy Bates. It is wonderful hot or cold. The flavor is heavenly and it is so good it makes people think that being a vegetarian isn't so bad after all!The comment beside the recipe is"This is good enough to serve with pride for Thanksgiving day dinner"

Provided by Bergy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces tempeh
1 bay leaf
1 cup vegetable stock
1 cup brown rice, rinsed
2 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons tamari
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or more) or 2 large garlic cloves (or more)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Put the tempeh in a saucepan, add bay leaf and half the veggie stock. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Cool tempeh, remove bay leaf, reserve the stock.
  • Cook rice until tender in 2 cups veggie stock, about 40 minutes. If any stock left, reserve and add to final baking.
  • Grate, crumble or cut small the tempeh and combine with: tamari, marjoram, thyme and garlic Heat skillet and saute in the olive oil, onion and celery about 10 minutes.
  • Add tempeh and cook for a few minutes more.
  • Mix rice, onions, celery, pecans parsley and left over liquid from cooking tempeh. Spoon into a lightly oiled baking dish.
  • Cover and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Remove cover and bake another 15 minutes.
  • Serve.
  • If you wish to make this casserole ahead and do the final baking before serving: Cover and refrigerate, bring to room temp and then bake covered for 30 minutes.

LEFTOVER TURKEY AND BROWN RICE CASSEROLE



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I wanted an easy rice casserole dish that used leftover turkey from Christmas. After looking at several, I came up with this one myself. I tried it on my family and they loved it.

Provided by aturqoise

Categories     Turkey Casserole

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups chicken broth
2 cups brown rice
1 tablespoon margarine
1 ½ teaspoons canola oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
10 ½ fluid ounces whole milk
1 cup diced cooked turkey, or more to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Bring broth, rice, and margarine to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • When the rice has about 20 minutes left, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Saute until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add soup, milk, and turkey and stir until well combined. Cook until heated through.
  • Mix the rice and soup mixture together. Pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with Cheddar cheese and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 925.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Tips:

  • If you don't have pine nuts on hand, you can substitute another type of nut, such as almonds or walnuts.
  • You can also use a different type of rice, such as white rice or brown rice.
  • If you want a more flavorful casserole, you can add some herbs or spices to the rice mixture, such as basil, oregano, or thyme.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, cook the rice and vegetable mixture according to the recipe instructions, then let it cool completely. Store the casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the casserole in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 30-45 minutes, or until heated through.

Conclusion:

Brown rice and pine nut casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a good source of protein and fiber, and it can be made ahead of time. This casserole is also a great way to use up leftover rice. With its simple ingredients and classic flavors, this casserole is sure to please everyone at your table.

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