One of my favorite things about fall? Casseroles. There’s just something warm and comforting about a casserole baking in the oven. MMmmmMmmm.
Broccoli and rice casserole is one of my favorites, so when I found a recipe in Eva’s Kitchen cookbook, I knew I had to make it!
Since this recipe calls for cream of mushroom soup, I stalked The Fresh Market and found an organic version that met my approval. I would also suggest checking Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods if there is a store close by.
I would recommend serving this as an accompaniment to chicken or fish, although, I ate a bowl alongside a big, hearty salad! Either way you choose to eat it, I know you will be super satisfied!
Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Serves 4-6
adapted from Eva’s Kitchen
- 3 cups of fresh broccoli, chopped
- 2 cups of brown rice, cooked as directed
- 10 oz of organic cream of mushroom soup (better than Campbell’s…found at The Fresh Market)!
- 1-2 T unsalted butter (organic preferred)
- salt and pepper, to taste.
always look at the ingredients!
Directions:
Prepare rice according to package directions. Steam broccoli until easy to pierce with a fork. In a large pot, combine cooked rice, broccoli, cream of mushroom, butter, salt, and pepper. Pour into small baking dish and bake ~15-20 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve!
I sprinkled mine with a little freshly grated parmesan!
Nutritional profile (per 4 servings/rough estimate):~ 220-250 calories, 8-12g fat (4-5 g sat), 600 mg sodium, 435 mg potassium, 28-33 g carbohydrate, 4-5 g fiber, 0.7 g sugar, 5-6 g protein
*nutritional profile varies depending on the type/brand of cream of mushroom soup used
QUESTION: What is your favorite casserole? Do you have a recipe to share?
Ummmm YUM! This looks scrumptious! I will have to make some soon. Thanks for sharing!
I love fall for many reasons…and casseroles is certainly one of them. I’m drooling. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I’m eating a boring egg sandwich and wishing I had THIS to munch on. I hope you have a beautfiul day and weekend. We’re getting close! Much love from Austin.
This looks really good! I am from Minnesota and there are about million casserole recipes people make up here! I recently made a vegetarian enchilada casserole that I am loving! Its full of healthy brown rice, beans, and fresh flavors like cilantro! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
So happy I’m not the only one who hasn’t made a casserole. This looks good. I love the Pacific Naturals Brand of soups. This seems like a great use for leftover rice.
what are the chances of finding vegan cream of mushroom soup for this? i am CRAVING a casserole now! haha
Hi Erin, I JUST saw that soup in Whole Foods the other day and thought of making a casserole when it cools off a bit. Great minds think alike!!!
Easy, and sounds super tasty. In a similar vein is this recipe http://eatingrd.com/recipes-3/quinoa-chicken-broccoli-casserole/
We don’t eat too many casseroles around here because my family is not big on them. I however, love them because they are easy and smell delicious while they are cooking. I have to try this one, it sounds delicious!
I love casseroles but think that a lot of them aren’t too good for the body. THIS ONE however, I do believe I can handle! MMMMMM!
This was one of my favorites growing up! We often times had chicken in it.
YUM and I love how satisfying casseroles are!
this looks good – i don’t make casseroles either…i think i need to start experimenting…
xoxo from Trinidad
I love casseroles, too! I wrote off creamy canned soups awhile ago without really seeing what was out there beyond Campbells..I need to do some better research for more wholesome incredients that can make life a little easier
I love casseroles! They’re so difficult to make without loading them up with tons of cheese. Plus for some reason I’m always ravenously hungry a half hour after eating rice.
I always assumed casseroles were so unhealthy, but they are certainly not! This looks great
Yes!! I feel the same way about casseroles! Broccoli and rice W/ creamy soup just goes together… so “Fallish”!! I love squash casseroles too… butternut squash mmmm =)
I love casseroles. I don’t have a favorite since I usually change them up so much. Well… maybe green bean casserole is my favorite, but tuna noodle is a close second!
I like broccoli and rice casseroles, but have amped up the nutrition by making my own cheese sauce with raw milk (instead of using a can of anything) and then also adding in nearly-pureed butternut squash. I love it!
Yum! I have all the ingredients on hand, including the Pacific Foods Organic Cream of Mushroom Soup
I don’t make too many casseroles, but my favorite growing up was my mom’s Tuna Noodle Casserole. Think I need to start making some casseroles soon!
I haven’t made Broccoli Rice Casserole since going “vegan”. I need to search out a vegan version of this because: broccoli + rice + creamy = love.
Sounds great! I love tuna casseroles with rotini pasta and tons of veggies. Mmmm!
I’ve never made a casserole! But, I sure do love eating them