Enchanted Broccoli Forest

Name: Enchanted Broccoli Forest
Ingredients: 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

15 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

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 325°.