Bratwurst Casserole

• 2/3 lb green beans, trimmed and cut in half
• 3 tbsp butter or margarine
• 1 None onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 1/4 cups Arborio rice
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 3/4 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 None leeks, trimmed and sliced
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 4 None bratwurst sausages (approx. 1/4 lb each), cut into slices
• 1/4 lb Gouda cheese, grated
• None None fresh basil leaves, to garnish

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0F. Cook the beans in boiling salted water for 10 mins, then drain. Melt 1 1/2 tbsp butter in a pot, add the onion and saute until soft. Add the rice and saute briefly. Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 30-35 mins. After 20 mins, add the carrots and leeks. Mix 3/4 of the parsley with the rice, and season.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 tbsp butter in a pan and cook the sausage over medium heat.
3. To assemble the casserole, put half of the vegetable rice in a greased baking dish. Arrange the sausage slices on top and cover with remainder of the vegetable rice. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 20-25 mins. To serve, sprinkle with the rest of the parsley and garnish with basil.

green beans, butter, onion, arborio rice, vegetable stock, carrots, leeks, parsley, bratwurst sausages, gouda cheese, fresh basil

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