Spinach-Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Spinach-Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. uncooked brown rice; 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine or olive oil; 2 c. minced onion; 2 lb. fresh spinach, stemmed and finely chopped; 1 tsp. salt; 4 to 5 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; black pepper to taste; 1 to 2 tsp. prepared mustard; 1/2 c. sunflower seeds; 2 beaten eggs (optional); 1 c. low-fat milk (optional); 1 1/2 c. packed grated Cheddar cheese (optional); paprika

Servings: persons

2 c. uncooked brown rice
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine or olive oil
2 c. minced onion
2 lb. fresh spinach, stemmed and finely chopped
1 tsp. salt
4 to 5 medium cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
black pepper to taste
1 to 2 tsp. prepared mustard
1/2 c. sunflower seeds
2 beaten eggs (optional)
1 c. low-fat milk (optional)
1 1/2 c. packed grated Cheddar cheese (optional)
paprika

1
Bring rice and 3 cups water to a boil, then cover and on lowest possible heat, simmer 35 to 40 minutes.
2
Remove from heat and fluff with fork.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
4
Oil a 9 x 13-inch pan.
5
Heat the butter or margarine or oil in a deep skillet.
6
Saute onion until soft.
7
Add spinach, salt and garlic; stir frequently over medium heat about 5 minutes.
8
Add this to rice, along with seasonings and half of sunflower seeds; mix well.
9
Optional:
10
Beat together eggs and milk and stir into rice mixture along with cheese.
11
Spread into prepared pan, sprinkle with remaining sunflower seeds and dust with paprika.
12
Bake, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes until heated through and lightly browned on top.

1376

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. uncooked brown rice, 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine or olive oil, 2 c. minced onion, 2 lb. fresh spinach, stemmed and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spinach-Rice 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.

Spinach-Rice Casserole

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