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Spinach Rice Casserole

SUBMITTED BY: Mathilda Navias PHOTO BY: LADYJAYPEE

"'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.'"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 24 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS

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

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 174 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 386 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2007 by BERDISA
I thought this was pretty good, but I think the cooking time is too long. I used basmati rice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2007 by Basg
Yum, this was good. Because of the complaints of blandness, I threw in two cloves of garlic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by danaflower
this is very good and cheesy. i'm going to make it again adding zucchini, carrots, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2007 by Cooker K
I used brown rice & cooked it with 2 cloves of garlic on the stove top for 30 minutes before... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2007 by SDLORIMOR
I actually used a 9x13 baking pan and left it uncovered in my oven so the cheese would be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2007 by TNT
It was very good, but I would add a can of Stewed tomatoes the next time, for color. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2007 by loriski
Good, light and healthy lunch. Used brown rice, added some shredded carrots, garlic powder, a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2007 by WOLSELEY
This was quite a nice addition to a weekday evening meal -nothing spectacular, but a quick and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2008 by NEBRASKACOOK
I did like some of the other folks and added about 4 cloves of garlic. I also put in a can of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2008 by Margaret
This seemed like a great base recipe for a Greek Spinach Rice Casserole I used to make. I...