Enchanted Broccoli Forest

• 1 lb. bunch fresh broccoli
• 2 c. raw brown rice
• 3 c. water
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 1 large clove crushed garlic
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. dill weed
• black pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp. dried mint
• cayenne pepper to taste
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 c. fresh minced parsley
• 1 1/2 packed cups grated cheddar or swiss cheese
• lemon butter

1. To make trees - cut off stalks of broccoli and cut into spears. Combine rice and water.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Lower heat and cover. Cook until done (20 - 30 min.).
4. Fluff with a fork.
5. Meanwhile - saute' butter, onion, garlic, salt, dill weed, pepper, mint, & cayenne pepper.
6. Add to cooked rice - mix well.
7. Beat together eggs, parsley, cheese - mix into rice mixture.
8. Spread into buttered 10 x 6-inch pan.
9. Steam broccoli until tender.
10. Rinse in cold water, drain.
11. Arrange broccoli upright in bed of rice mixture and drizzle trees with lemon butter.
12. Bake 30 min. at 325u0b0.

fresh broccoli, brown rice, water, butter, onion, garlic, salt, dill weed, black pepper, mint, cayenne pepper, eggs, parsley, swiss cheese, lemon butter

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1033100 (may not work)