Tofu and Brown Rice Casserole

4 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 onions, thinly sliced
1 cup cooked brown rice
12 to 16 ounces tofu, with liquid pressed out
Dash of pepper
1 cup milk
1/2 cup wheat germ
3 ounces cheese of your choice, grated

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Heat a large skillet and coat with 2 teaspoons of the oil and all the butter. Add onion and saute until lightly browned.

Add brown rice; saute for 2 minutes. Add tofu (press liquid out), and saute another 2 minutes. Season with pepper.

Place tofu-onion mixture into a 1 1/2- to 2-quart casserole coated with remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons oil. Pour in milk. Sprinkle wheat germ and cheese over the top. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is browned.

Makes 4 servings.