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Wild Rice and Broccoli Timbales

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Updated Nov 11, 2008
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Fresh basil and spaghetti sauce add an Italian twist to this attractive dish.

Wild Rice and Broccoli Timbales

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 24 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, heat spaghetti sauce in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat until hot. Reduce heat to low; stir occasionally.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    4
    Pour spaghetti sauce over timbales. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

250 Calories
11 g Total Fat
9 g Protein
33 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

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

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