Vegetarian Southern Johnny Squares Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Southern Johnny Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup brown rice; ⅔ cup vegetable broth; ½ cup chopped green pepper; 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion (I usually hydrate 1 TB dried onions); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; ¾ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 ¼ cups milk; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded and divided into 3/4 and 1/4 c; 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 1 (8 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained (or roman beans); 2 eggs, beaten

Servings: persons

⅓ cup brown rice
⅔ cup vegetable broth
½ cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion (I usually hydrate 1 TB dried onions)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons butter, divided
¾ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 ¼ cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded and divided into 3/4 and 1/4 c
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (8 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained (or roman beans)
2 eggs, beaten

1
Cook the rice in the vegetable broth and 2 tbsp butter, cover and simmer until al dente, about 15-20 minutes.
2
While the rice is cooking, cook pepper and onion in the remaining 2 tbsp butter until tender in a heavy-bottom saucepan, about 10-15 minutes.
3
Stir in the flour, chili powder, and cumin.
4
Stir the milk, cook and stir until bubbly then remove from heat.
5
Stir in 3/4 cup shredded cheese and the eggs, black eye peas, the ham or ham substitute (pinto beans here), and rice.
6
Mix thoroughly.
7
Preheat the oven to 350F Grease an 8x8x2 baking pan with butter-flavor cooking spray, then pour in the mixture from the saucepan.
8
Pat it down evenly.
9
Top with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese, and bake for 30 minutes on the center rack or until set.
10
Cut into sixths.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup brown rice, ⅔ cup vegetable broth, ½ cup chopped green pepper, 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion (I usually hydrate 1 TB dried onions), and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Southern Johnny Squares falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetarian Southern Johnny Squares

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