Mushroom and Wild Rice Hotdish
“Hotdish” is the term used for casseroles in Minnesota, where wild rice is the official state grain. Just the right amount of vegan sour cream is blended in for a comforting entrée that’s both light and satisfying.
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“Hotdish” is the term used for casseroles in Minnesota, where wild rice is the official state grain. Just the right amount of vegan sour cream is blended in for a comforting entrée that’s both light and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice and brown rice blend
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 1 large stalk celery, diced (1/2 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
- 1 lb. button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 1 cup creamy portobello mushroom soup, such as Imagine
- 2 Tbs. lemon juice
- 6 oz. Quorn Chik'n Tenders (2 cups)
- 1/3 cup vegan sour cream
- 2 Tbs. panko breadcrumbs
Preparation
1. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in medium saucepan. Stir in rice, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, or until onion is soft. Add mushrooms and lemon zest. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, or until mushrooms are soft and beginning to brown. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
3. Stir in mushroom soup and lemon juice. Remove from heat, and stir in Chik’n Tenders, rice, and sour cream. Spoon into 8-inch-square baking dish, and top with breadcrumbs. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place casserole on baking sheet. Bake 25 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown on top and bubbly in center.
4. Frozen cooking instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cover casserole with foil, and place on baking sheet. Bake 1 hour, or until filling bubbles and top is golden. Remove foil during last 15 minutes of baking. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 172
- Carbohydrate Content 27 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 5 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 9 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
- Sodium Content 212 mg
- Sugar Content 3 g