Ingredients

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

4-1/2 cup water
1 cup brown rice
2 cup reconstituted Vita-Burger (aka: textured soy protein)
2/3 cup slivered, blanched almonds, divided
2 tablespoon McKay''s "Chicken" flavored Seasoning
1-1/2 cup chopped celery
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper

Directions:

Bring water and seasoning to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice, cover and reduce heat, boil gently 25 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat. Combine vitaburger, onion and green pepper. Saute in a small amount of oil until tender. Add rice and 1/2 cup of the almonds to the vegetables. Mix well. Pour into 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Bake at 350'' for 30 minutes.

Serves: 8

Preparation time: 1 1/2 hours including stovetop and baking times.