Rice-And-Spinach Gratin With Dill Recipe

Name: Rice-And-Spinach Gratin With Dill
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spinach:; 1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach, chopped (about 4 cups); 2 teaspoons butter; 1 cup finely chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Sauce:; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 cup minced onion; 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg; Remaining ingredients:; 3 cups hot cooked long-grain rice; 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

Spinach:
1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach, chopped (about 4 cups)
2 teaspoons butter
1 cup finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
2 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce:
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup minced onion
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg
Remaining ingredients:
3 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
Cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
To prepare the spinach, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add spinach, and cook for 5 minutes or until slightly wilted, stirring frequently. Stir in 2 teaspoons butter and next 4 ingredients (butter through garlic); saute 3 minutes. Spoon spinach mixture into a large bowl; set aside.
3
To prepare sauce, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced onion, and cook 3 minutes. Stir in flour. Add milk; stir with a whisk. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add sauce to spinach mixture. Stir in rice and ricotta cheese. Spoon rice mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400u00b0 for 15 minutes.

817

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spinach:, 1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach, chopped (about 4 cups), 2 teaspoons butter, 1 cup finely chopped green onions, and more.

Yes, Rice-And-Spinach Gratin With Dill 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.

Rice-And-Spinach Gratin With Dill

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