Monday, December 1, 2008

VEGETARIAN VEGETABLE BEAN & CHEESE CASSEROLE











VEGETARIAN VEGETABLE BEAN & CHEESE CASSEROLE
...try this great vegetarian recipe...nice !

INGREDIENTS
  • 4 oz. uncooked cracked wheat (bulger), get at health food store
  • 1 3/4 c. boiling water
  • 2 packets instant vegetable broth & seasoning mix
  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  • 1/2 c. each diced red bell pepper & sliced scallions (green onions)
  • 2 sm. garlic cloves, minced
  • 9 oz. pkg. (2 c.) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
  • 8 oz. rinsed, drained, cooked chick peas (garbanzos)
  • 2 c. canned Italian tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp. tahini (sesame paste) (oil may be substituted)
  • 2 oz. shredded Muenster cheese
  • Garnish (2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley)

INSTRUCTIONS
In medium mixing bowl combine cracked wheat, water and broth mix; set aside.
In a 9" non-stick skillet heat oil; add bell pepper, scallions and garlic and cook over medium high heat until tender crisp, about 1 minute. Add artichokes and chick peas and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and tahini and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and let simmer until flavors blend, about 8 minutes.
To serve, stir cracked wheat mixture and arrange on serving platter; top with artichoke mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and garnish with parsley.
A GREAT vegetarian recipe. The vegetable bean & cheese are ready to serve...enjoy it !

lasagne-with-chestnuts-and-peppers.

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