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Snappy Herbed Spinach

 Snappy Herbed Spinach
“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.”
4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.

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.

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Snappy Herbed Spinach (continued)

Nutrition 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.