Wild Rice and Broccoli Timbales

Fresh basil and spaghetti sauce add an Italian twist to this attractive dish.

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 24 min
Makes: 4 servings

(2 ratings)

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1	package (2 3/4 ounces) instant simmer-and-serve wild rice
1	package (10 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli
1 1/3	cups water
1	tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4	teaspoon salt
1	package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2	tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1	cup spaghetti or marinara sauce

Serve with...

Spinach and Pine Nut Meat Loaf
Total Time: 1 hour 40 min

1.	Heat wild rice, broccoli, water, basil and salt to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally to break up broccoli; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 6 to 7 minutes or until wild rice and broccoli are tender. Stir in cheeses until blended.
2.	Meanwhile, heat spaghetti sauce in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat until hot. Reduce heat to low; stir occasionally.
3.	Spray 10-ounce custard cup with cooking spray. To form timbales, press 3/4 cup wild rice mixture into cup; turn upside down onto serving plate to unmold. Repeat with remaining mixture. Or spoon mixture onto serving plates instead of shaping into timbales.
4.	Pour spaghetti sauce over timbales. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Did You Know...

Timbale can refer to one of two things: the drum-shaped mold used to form a variety of dishes or the baked dish itself.

Substitution

Use 2 cups of cooked wild rice in place of the instant simmer-and-serve wild rice.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 250 (Calories from Fat 100 ); Total Fat 11 g (Saturated Fat 6 g); Cholesterol 25 mg; Sodium 590 mg; Total Carbohydrate 33 g (Dietary Fiber 4 g); Protein 9 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 36 %; Vitamin C 28 %; Calcium 10 %; Iron 8 % Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 1 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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