Brown Rice Basil And Gruyere Garden Stuffing

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An excellent and interesting side dish that is nice with roast chicken or turkey.

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Steps

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Bring a big pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.

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Add in the brown rice.

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Lower the heat to medium.

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Boil , uncovered , for about 35 minutes or until the rice is barely tender.

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Drain rice in a sieve and rinse under cold running water.

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Transfer rice to a large mixing bowl.

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In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat , let the butter melt.

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Add in the onion , zucchini , carrots , celery , red pepper , mushrooms , and garlic.

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Cover and cook about 10-12 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent and veggies are barely tender.

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Stir often.

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Transfer the veggies into the mixing bowl with the rice.

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Stir to mix.

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Add in the cheese and basil.

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Stir to mix.

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Add in salt and pepper.

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Stir to combine.

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Transfer mixture to a lightly buttered casserole dish.

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Drizzle with broth.

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Cover and bake in a 350 over for about 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

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long grain brown rice, unsalted butter, onion, zucchini, carrots, celery, red bell pepper, fresh mushrooms, garlic, gruyere, fresh basil, salt, fresh ground pepper, turkey broth