Overhead view of brown rice and mushroom timbales on a plate with chicken breast and asparagus.

Brown Rice and Mushroom Timbales

  • Servings
    6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • ¾ cup green onions, sliced
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • ⅔ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ⅓ cups low-fat milk
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • vegetable cooking spray
  • cooked chicken (optional)

Directions

  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add carrots; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and onions; cook and stir 2 minutes more.
  • Combine rice, pecans, parsley and vegetables in large bowl. Combine cheese, salt, pepper, milk, eggs and Worcestershire in small bowl; stir into rice mixture.
  • Divide mixture evenly into 6 ovenproof molds, custard cups or large muffin tins coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Serve with chicken.

Recipe Notes

Mixture may be baked in greased 3-quart baking dish and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 348
  • Total Fat 23g
  • Cholesterol 145mg
  • Sodium 531mg
  • Carbohydrates 25g
  • Dietary Fiber 4g
  • Protein 13g