Ingredients

  • 1 cup ground walnuts
  • 2 cups rice, cooked half done
  • 12 bunch parsley, chopped
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 4 tablespoons oil
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 4 onions, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 (20 ounce) can tomatoes
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • salt and pepper
  • 12 lb cheese, shredded (cheddar is especially good)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Grind walnuts in food processor until they resemble large crumbs.
  • Add rice, parsley and eggs, set aside.
  • In a saucepan, saute celery, onions and pepper in the oil.
  • When soft, but not brown, add the tomatoes with juice, the bay leaves, garlic and spices.
  • Simmer gently for five minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves, add the rest to the food processor.
  • Blend everything well.
  • Pour into greased loaf pans or baking dishes, sprinkle with cheese and bake for 45 minutes.
  • You can prepare this the day before up to adding the egg.
  • The next day, add egg, sprinkle cheese and bake!
  • Also enjoy cold in a sandwich with mayo and lettuce.