Ingredients
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1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon cooking oil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon basil, crushed
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8 ounces tofu, drained (fresh bean curd)
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2 cups cooked brown rice
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1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
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1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese (2 ounces)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can peeled Italian-style tomatoes, cut up
Instructions
- In a large saucepan cook the onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender but not brown.
- Add undrained tomatoes, and oregano or basil.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
- Simmer,uncovered, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place tofu in a food processer bowl or blender container.
- Cover and process or blend until smooth.
- Add tomatoes to mixture.
- Stir in cooked rice, spinach, half of the swiss cheese, the salt and pepper.
- Grease a 2 Quart rectangular baking dish.
- Spoon mixture into casserole.
- Bake, uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese and toasted sesame seeds.