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"Healthified" Spinach and Rice Casserole

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For this recipe, be sure to use instant brown rice. Regular brown rice requires a different amount of liquid and takes longer to cook.

5 ratings : 5 reviews

"Healthified" Spinach and Rice Casserole

72% less sat fat • 43% fewer calories • 61% less fat than the original recipe—see the comparison. A favorite casserole gets a star makeover. Substituting brown rice for white provides whole-grain benefits while reduced fat ingredients trim the fat but keep the flavor. From eatbetteramerica.

Prep Time:20 min

Start to Finish:1 hr

makes:8 servings (1 cup each)

2	teaspoons olive oil
3	medium carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2/3	cup chopped celery
1	medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1	clove garlic, finely chopped
1 3/4	cups water
1	can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
2	boxes (9 oz each) Green Giant® frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1 1/2	cups uncooked instant brown rice
1	teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2	teaspoon pepper
1	cup diced cooked ham
3/4	cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
1/4	cup grated Parmesan cheese

1.	Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2.	In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water and soup; heat to boiling. Add spinach, rice, Italian seasoning and pepper; return to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in ham, 1/4 cup of the Cheddar cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Spread in baking dish. Cover with foil.
3.	Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Let stand uncovered 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 780mg; Total Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g); Protein 12g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 180%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 25%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1 Medium-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 MyPyramid Servings: 1/2 c Dairy, 1 tsp Fats & Oils, 1 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1/2 c Vegetables
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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5 Reviews

I don't eat pork so I tried this recipe with ground turkey. It was wonderful and very easy to make. I think I will try a different meat next time for a little more flavor!
Posted at 9:40 AM on November 14 2008 by Shannon , Lewisville TX

This dish was great. Very tasty. The recipe is a keeper.
Posted at 4:16 PM on October 9 2008 by leslie790 ,

Soooo good!! Delicious, will definately make again and again!
Posted at 9:26 AM on October 2 2008 by Brandy , Woodridge IL

Spinach and Rice Casserole

I made it for my grandchildren. They loved it, even after I told them that it had spinach in it.
Posted at 9:46 AM on September 29 2008 by Fran, Wisconsin , Racine WI

Awsome!!

This was a easy recipe and was outstanding. My whole family loved it.
Posted at 2:11 PM on September 25 2008 by mrsmac63 , Troy TX

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