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 cup uncooked instant brown rice; 1 cup water; 1/2 (1-ounce) slice whole wheat 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 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 cup water
1/2 (1-ounce) slice whole wheat 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 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Cooking spray

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Cook rice in 1 cup water according to package directions to yield 2 cups cooked rice.
2
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
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Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1/4 cup.
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Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leek; saute 6 minutes. Sprinkle with flour; stir well. Add milk; increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a simmer. Reduce heat; simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add rice, 1/2 cup cheese, and next 5 ingredients. Stir. Spoon into a 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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carbo rating: 27

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice, 1 cup water, 1/2 (1-ounce) slice whole wheat bread, 1 tablespoon light butter, 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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