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Cooking at Home - Brazilian Rice
- Makes: 8 servings
The vegetarian dish combines leafy greens and high fiber brown rice to make a wholesome side dish or a satisfying main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 vegetable oil spray (non-stick)
- 1 3/16 packages spinach (10 ounce, frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup brown rice (cooked)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup egg-white 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)
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. This casserole can be prepared 1 day in advance and refrigerated.
Source: US Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Delicious Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes/Platillos latinos sabrosos y saludables
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 3/4 Cup
Nutrients | Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories | 111 |
Total Fat | 4 g |
Saturated Fat | 1 g |
Cholesterol | 3 mg |
Sodium | 179 mg |
Carbohydrates | 10 g |
Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
Total Sugars | 2 g |
Added Sugars included | 0 g |
Protein | 9 g |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
Calcium | 198 mg |
Iron | 1 mg |
Potassium | 233 mg |