Kathy Pollard

A rich and satisfying casserole – I have never met someone who didn’t like it (note the peanut butter if allergies are a consideration). This is a good recipe to bring to a dinner party.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of frozen spinach, or 1 bunch fresh leaves, chopped
• 1 big onion, chopped
• 3 C carrots, shredded
• 3 C cooked brown rice
• 1 T salt (optional)
• 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp thyme
• ¼ C peanut butter
• 3 C or so water or broth
• 1 T soy sauce
• ¾ C whole grain breadcrumbs

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350° F.
Place spinach in bottom of casserole dish.  Sauté onion and carrots in a coated pan with a splash of orange-carrot juice, broth or other liquid. Add spices, then peanut butter and water.  Then add everything else.  Pour into casserole dish.  Bake covered for 45 minutes.