Recipes for Diabetes - Broccoli Rice Casserole

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Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

15 mL (1 Tbsp) margarine

1 small onion, chopped

125 mL (1/2 cup) celery, chopped

1 300-g (10-ounce) package frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed

120 g (4 ounces) Velveeta® Light or other light processed cheese, cubed

2 237-mL bottles Vanilla Glucerna

1 mL (1/4 tsp) black pepper

250 mL (1 cup) uncooked long grain rice

Nutrition information will vary with product used.

Directions

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt margarine.
• Sauté onion, celery and broccoli for 5 minutes.
• Add cheese, Glucerna, and pepper. Stir until cheese melts.
• Add rice.
• Pour mixture into a 23-cm (9-inch) square casserole dish coated with cooking spray.
• Bake covered for 45 minutes. Uncover and cook 15 minutes or until rice is cooked and mixture is hot and bubbly.
• Serve immediately.