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Spicy Squash Bisque
Brown Rice
© Lillys-Table.com Photo of Spinach & Brown Rice Casserole
 

Tags: vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Glycemic Nut Free

  • Hard
  • Medium
  • Easy

Prep
Difficulty
Easy

1 hour

Time
Estimate
1 hour

Icon Heart Healthy

Gluten
Free?
Yes

Winter

Typical
Season
Winter

Nutrition Info

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Protein

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Carbs

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Fats

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Vegetables

Recipe Detail

Winter

Spinach & Brown Rice Casserole

from Spinach & Brown Rice Casserole with Spicy Squash Soup, the Week of December 15, 2013.
View the previous or next recipe for this meal.

A comforting side or a vegetarian main dish of greens, brown rice, eggs & cheese. This starts with cooked brown rice. You will want to start with 1 cup of dry for every 3 cups cooked. Substitute another green, such as collards or kale.

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, dried or 1 tablespoon fresh
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups brown rice, cooked
  • 2 cups monterey jack , shredded
  • 4 cups spinach, fresh and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Serving Size: 4 People

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Preparation Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, onion, thyme, nutmeg, salt and black pepper. Fold in the rice, half of the cheese and the fresh spinach. Turn the mixture into a 4-quart casserole dish that is lightly coated with olive oil.

Bake uncovered for 40 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and continue to bake for 5-10 more minutes until the cheese is melted.