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Rice Spinach Casserole

Name: Rice Spinach Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice; 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 cups water; 1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

4 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

8 servings

"This nicely seasoned casserole combines popular rice and the goodness of fresh spinach," says Mathilda Navias of Tiffin, Ohio. "Topped with Parmesan cheese, it's a savory side dish with any meat."

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Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the spinach, salt and pepper; cook until spinach is wilted.
Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 174 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 386mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.

Rice Spinach Casserole

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