Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 4-1/2 cup water
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cup reconstituted Vita-Burger (aka: textured soy protein)
• 2/3 cup slivered, blanched almonds, divided
• 2 tablespoon McKay’s “Chicken” flavored Seasoning
• 1-1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper

Directions:

Bring water and seasoning to a boil in a
large saucepan. Add rice, cover and reduce heat, boil
gently 25 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from
heat. Combine vitaburger, onion and green pepper. Saute in
a small amount of oil until tender. Add rice and 1/2 cup of
the almonds to the vegetables. Mix well. Pour into 2 quart
casserole. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Bake at 350′
for 30 minutes.

Serves: 8

Preparation time: 1 1/2 hours including stovetop and baking times.

Tags: Vegan, Vegetables