Brazilian Rice
This vegetarian dish combines leafy greens and high fiber brown rice to make a wholesome side dish or a satisfying main dish.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 12-ounce packages of frozen spinach(thawed)
- 1 cup brown rice (cooked)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup egg-white or egg substitute (liquid)
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, fat-free(shredded)
- 1 cup milk (fat-free)
- 1/2 onion (medium, chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon marjoram (dried)
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme (dried)
- 1/4 teaspoon rosemary (dried)
- Non-stick cooking spray
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 2-quart baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
- Place thawed spinach in a colander and press to remove excess water.
- Place the spinach in a large mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Cut the casserole into eight squares and serve.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 111 |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg |
| Sodium | 179 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 2 g |
| Added Sugars included | |
| Protein | 9 g |