Broccoli & Rice Casserole

• 1 1/2 cups brown rice
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 bag mushrooms, chopped into pieces about 1/2 inch
• 1 large onion, diced small
• 4 cups chopped broccoli, stems and florets
• 2 tsp. + 2 tsp. olive oil
• 2 tsp. Italian Herb Blend
• salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 1 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar
• 1/4 cup grated Mozzarella

1. Cook rice according to package directions. As soon as rice is cool, transfer it to a large bowl (big enough to hold all the ingredients.)
2. Chop mushrooms into pieces about 1/2 inch big, and chop onion into small pieces.
3. Cut up the broccoli, chopping stems and cutting florets into small bite-sized pieces so you have 4 cups chopped broccoli.
4. Preheat oven to 375u0b0 F.
5. Heat 2 tsp. olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan,
6. Add mushrooms and saute over medium-high heat until they're lightly browned and all liquid is evaporated, about 5-6 minutes.
7. Put mushrooms in the bowl with the cooled rice.
8. Heat the other 2 tsp. olive oil, add onions, and cook over medium-high heat until the onions are starting to brown, about 4-5 minutes.
9. Add Italian Herb Blend and cook 1 minute more.
10. Add the seasoned onions to the bowl with the rice.
11. Saute the broccoli for 2-3 minutes in the pan and add to the rice.
12. Gently combine the rice, mushrooms, onions, and broccoli in the bowl.
13. Whisk together the sour cream and cooled stock; then stir in 1 cup grated sharp cheddar.
14. Gently stir the sauce and cheese mixture into the rice mixture and combine until all the ingredients are coated with sauce.
15. Spray a 9 inch by 13 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray and spread the casserole mixture into the dish, patting it down with the turner so it's even.
16. Sprinkle with the other 1/2 cup sharp cheddar and the 1/4 cup grated Mozzarella.
17. Bake casserole uncovered until it's bubbling and the top is lightly browned, about 35-40 minutes.
18. Serve hot.

brown rice, vegetable broth, mushrooms, onion, broccoli, italian herb blend, salt, sour cream, cheddar

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/broccoli-rice-casserole-52916251 (may not work)