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                           ITALIAN CASSEROLE

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1      md            Onion -- chopped
  2                    Garlic cloves -- minced
    1/4  c             AM Olive Oil
  8                    Tomatoes -- chopped
  6      oz            Tomato sauce
  1      t             Oregano
  1      t             Dried basil
                       Sea salt and pepper to taste
                       -- (optional)
    1/4  t             Onion powder
    1/4  t             Garlic powder
                       Vegetable seasonings
                       -- (to taste)
  2                    Zucchini -- sliced
  4      c             Cheese (of choice), grated
                       -- (optional)
    1/2  c             AM Raw Wheat Germ

 Saute the onion and garlic in 2 tbsp. of the olive oil until the
 onion is tender.  Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings, then
 cover and simmer for 30 minutes.  Saute the zucchini in the remaining
 oil until just beginning to be tender and translucent.  Sprinkle with
 seasonings and drain on paper towels.  Preheat oven to 350 F, oil a
 2-quart casserole. Combine the 7 Bean and Barley with 1 cup of the
 sauce and spread them over the bottom of the prepared pan.  Layer the
 zucchini over the beans. Pour on the remaining sauce, sprinkle with
 cheese and top with wheat germ. Bake for 30 minutes.

 Source: Arrowhead Mills "Homestyle 7 Bean & Barley Soup Mix" tri-fold
 Reprinted by permission of Arrowhead Mills, Inc. Electronic format
 courtesy of: Karen Mintzias





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