Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can peeled Italian-style tomatoes, cut up
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or basil, crushed
  • 8 ounces tofu, drained (fresh bean curd)
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese (2 ounces)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • tablespoon sesame seed, toasted

Method

  • 1. In a large saucepan cook the onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender but not brown.
  • 2. Add undrained tomatoes, and oregano or basil.
  • 3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  • 4.Simmer,uncovered, about 3 minutes.
  • 5. Meanwhile, place tofu in a food processer bowl or blender container.
  • 6. Cover and process or blend until smooth.
  • 7. Add tomatoes to mixture.
  • 8. Stir in cooked rice, spinach, half of the swiss cheese, the salt and pepper.
  • 9. Grease a 2 Quart rectangular baking dish.
  • 10. Spoon mixture into casserole.
  • 11. Bake, uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • 12. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and toasted sesame seeds.