Savory Walnut And Brown Rice Bake Recipe

About this recipe

This hearty and diabetic-friendly walnut and brown rice bake is packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat bread crumbs, celery, and sunflower seeds. Perfect for a satisfying dinner, it’s a vegetarian dish that’s both nutritious and flavorful.

Ingredients

• 1 Kg Fresh Onion Pack. 1kg - Ofoodi African Store
• - Forest Whole Foods Ltd Organic Dried Sage
• 1 stick Organic Celery Stick
• 308G Roasted Sunflower Seeds, 308G
• 1 Kg Walnut Halves, 1Kg
• 2 Kg East End Brown Basmati Rice
• 100G Terre Exotique Winemaker'S Salt, 100G
• 150 Ml Artisan Soy Sauce - Kioke Damashii 3 Yr Old, 150Ml
• 1.5 Kg Bacheldre Organic Stoneground Strong Wholemeal Flour, 1.5Kg

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 2. Finely chop 1 onion and 2 stalks of celery. In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onion and celery with 1 teaspoon of sage, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce in 1/4 cup of water over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. 3. In a blender, combine 1/3 cup of whole wheat flour and 3/4 cup of sunflower seeds with 2 cups of water. Blend until smooth.
4. 4. Add the blended sunflower seed mixture to the sautéed vegetables in the skillet. Simmer the mixture for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
5. 5. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of whole wheat bread crumbs, 1 1/2 cups of chopped walnuts, and 3 cups of cooked brown rice.
6. 6. Pour the sautéed vegetable and sunflower seed mixture into the mixing bowl with the bread crumbs, walnuts, and brown rice. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
7. 7. Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and firm.
8. 8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy as is or pair with a light vegetarian gravy for added flavor.