Ingredients:
2 zucchini, peeled, diced in cubes
1 cup of green beans, cut (you can also use frozen green beans)
3/4 cup rice (not minute rice)
2 medium-sized onions, diced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
4 russet potatoes, peeled and diced in cubes
2 fresh tomatoes, diced
1 cup of vegetable juice or tomato juice
water
2 tablespoons EVOO
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
For the roux:
2 tablespoons EVOO
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
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Preparation:
Preheat oven at 450.
In a large saucepan pour in the EVOO and set the pan over medium-low heat.
Put in the zucchini and cook it for about 2 minutes before adding in the green beans.
Allow to cook together for a couple of minutes, then add in the rice, onions, and garlic.
Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
Sautee the mixture for about 4 minutes.
Pour the mixture into the clay pot.
Layer the diced potatoes over the mixture.
Mix in the tomatoes.
Pour the cup of vegetable juice over the entire mixture, add in 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and mix.
Pour enough water to cover the mixture.
Put the clay pot in the oven for 30 minutes.
In the meantime prepare the roux:
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add flour and stir with a wooden spoon for about 2 minutes.
Add the cayenne pepper and stir continuously until fragrant.
Take out the clay pot, stir in the roux, and put it back in the oven for another 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked.
Allow the casserole to cool for about 15 minutes before serving.
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