Rice Gratin With Spinach And Leeks Recipe

Name: Rice Gratin With Spinach And Leeks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 (1-ounce) slice white bread; 1 tablespoon light butter; 1 1/4 cups thinly sliced leeks (about 2); 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 2/3 cups 1% low-fat milk; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese, divided; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups cooked long-grain brown rice; 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

1/2 (1-ounce) slice white bread
1 tablespoon light butter
1 1/4 cups thinly sliced leeks (about 2)
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups 1% low-fat milk
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked long-grain brown rice
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1/4 cup. Set aside.
3
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leek; cook, stirring frequently, 6 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with flour; stir well. Add milk; increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a simmer. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add 1/2 cup cheese and next 6 ingredients. Stir well. Spoon mixture into a 10-inch quiche dish or 9- inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Combine remaining cheese and breadcrumbs; sprinkle over gratin. Bake at 375u00b0 for 30 minutes or until set. Cool in dish 5 minutes on a wire rack.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 (1-ounce) slice white bread, 1 tablespoon light butter, 1 1/4 cups thinly sliced leeks (about 2), 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Rice Gratin With Spinach And Leeks 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 Gratin With Spinach And Leeks

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