Cheesy Spinach and Rice - KNEP - Kentucky Nutrition Education Program

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Cheesy Spinach and Rice

Servings:16Serving Size:1/16 of prepared recipeRecipe Cost:$7.67Cost per Serving:$0.48

This versatile recipe can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Your kids will love helping prepare it.

Ingredients:

  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 4 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 cups low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 2/3 cup skim milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13- by-9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a medium size saucepan, steam spinach and chopped onion in 1 inch of water until onion is clear, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander, pressing out the liquid with the back of a spoon.
  3. In a large bowl, combine spinach, rice, cheese, eggs, milk, butter, salt, Worcestershire and thyme. Pour into baking dish.
  4. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned.
Source: Sarah Brandl, Extension Specialist for Kentucky Nutrition Education Program, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition facts per serving:  130 calories; 5g fat; 2.5g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 65mg cholesterol; 310mg sodium; 15g carbohydrate; 2g fiber; 1g sugar; 8g protein; 25% Daily Value of vitamin A; 15% Daily Value of vitamin C; 15% Daily Value of calcium; 6% Daily Value of iron