Snappy Herbed Spinach Recipe

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“We have a small group that meets once a week for exercise and to share ideas on 'light & tasty' foods that are good for us but also quick," writes Eva Brookman of Davis, Illinois. "This is one of our favorite recipes.”

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Snappy Herbed Spinach Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 eggs
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Add onion; cover and microwave at 50% power for 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt and rosemary. Stir in the spinach, rice, onion mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Transfer to an 8-in. x 4-in. microwave-safe dish coated with cooking spray.
Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6-8 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; microwave 1-2 minutes longer or until firm and a thermometer reads 160°. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 174 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 124 mg cholesterol, 492 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 10 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Snappy Herbed Spinach in Light & Tasty February/March 2008, p19