A white plate with a single slice of spinach-rice casserole on top of a blue and white checkered cloth.

Spinach-Rice Casserole

Recipe from: Maine EFNEP

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; or 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 pound Spinach About 15 cups, chopped, or other greens such as bok choy, swiss chard, or kale
  • 4 Eggs Beaten
  • 4 cups Rice Cooked; brown or white
  • 1 cup Milk
  • cup Cheese Shredded; low-fat
  • 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce Low-sodium
  • Ground Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Large Bowl
  • Casserole Dish
  • Skillet
  • Aluminum Foil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Sauté onions and garlic in butter over medium heat. When onions are soft, add spinach. Cook for 2 minutes or until wilted.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Spread into a well-greased casserole dish and cover with foil.
  • Bake for 35 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for 10 minutes.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Spinach-Rice Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
167
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
66
mg
22
%
Sodium
 
354
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
321
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
19
g
6
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
3787
IU
76
%
Vitamin C
 
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
150
mg
15
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Brown Rice, Butter, Cheese, Eggs, Garlic, Milk, Onion, Onions, Rice, Soy Sauce, Spinach, Vegetarian, White Rice