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

"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."

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.

Originally published as Spinach Rice Casserole in Light & Tasty December/January 2002

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grandmascooking22

Jan 18, 2018

Love rice and love spinach....great combination....next time will hit it with herbs, spices and garlic for a wilder kick.
mlworden

Jan 5, 2014

The recipe was good, but next time I believe I'll add in some herbs &/or garlic.
tstreich

Jul 11, 2013

This was very good. Could use a little garlic for my taste, but otherwise perfect.
ConnieK

Jul 6, 2012

Tasty. Different way to have spinach and rice and simple to make!
Chris Recipes

May 8, 2009

This is a GREAT way to get my kids to eat spinach. Simple too!