String beans and brown rice casserole

For a perfect casserole dish, you need a mix of vegetables and grains, a refractory bowl, and the desire to make your loved ones happy with a warm and tasty feast. I suggest you mix string beans, celery, different types of mushrooms, and brown rice, and season it with fresh thyme, which will add a special flavor to this meal. Look below how string beans and brown rice casserole is made.

Preparation time: 60 minutes
Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:
1-2 tbsp olive oil
½ medium-sized onion, finely chopped
¾ cup celery sticks, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
a pinch of black pepper
a pinch of salt
2 cups fresh string beans
1 cup brown rice
1 ½ cup vegetable broth
350 g mushroom mix, by your choice

Decoration:
Fresh parsley leaves or thyme

Instructions:
1. Simmer the onion and celery in olive oil for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Then add mushrooms, garlic, thyme, black pepper, and salt.
2. Add string beans and brown rice. Remove from the heat, then add vegetable broth and stir until combined.
3. Pour the resulting mixture into a refractory bowl. Bake for 45-55 minutes, until liquid evaporates and rice softens.
4. Leave to rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Decorate with fresh parsley or thyme.
5. Serve and enjoy.