Brown Rice and Spinach Casserole Recipe

Name: Brown Rice and Spinach Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, plus extra for the dish; 2 cups water; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup long grain brown rice; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 12 lbs spinach, trimmed and chopped (regular or baby); 4 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup milk; 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ cup sunflower seeds; paprika, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter, plus extra for the dish
2 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup long grain brown rice
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 12 lbs spinach, trimmed and chopped (regular or baby)
4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup sunflower seeds
paprika, for sprinkling

1
Preheat oven to 350; butter a shallow 2-quart casserole.
2
In a saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil; stir in the rice.
3
Return to a boil, cover, and decrease heat to low; simmer the rice for 35-40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
4
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat; add in the onion and garlic; saute for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
5
Add in the spinach, a few handfuls at a time, to the onion mixture; cook over medium heat until the spinach is wilted, 3-5 minutes.
6
In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the cooked rice, onion and spinach mixture, eggs, milk, cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
7
Transfer to the casserole; sprinkle with the sunflower seeds and paprika.
8
Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes, or until the casserole is set.

790

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, plus extra for the dish, 2 cups water, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup long grain brown rice, and more.

Yes, Brown Rice and Spinach Casserole falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Brown Rice and Spinach Casserole

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