Spinach Rice Casserole
Comments: Preparation time: 45 minutes
Baking time : 35 minutes
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 sweet red pepper, membranes removed and seeded, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] vegetable broth
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/3 cup [80 mL] skim milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon [0.5 mL] pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon [0.5 mL] dried basil
  • 2 cups [500 mL] fresh spinach leaves, stems removed, boiled and drained
  • 3 cups [750 mL] drained cooled boiled white rice
  • Non-stick vegetable spray
  • Preheat oven to 350°F [180°C].
  • Into a frypan over medium heat, soften together chopped onion and sweet red pepper along with minced garlic into vegetable broth, for approximately 5 mintues; removed from heat and reserve.
  • Into a large bowl, well mix together eggs whites, milk, pepper and basil.
  • Add then well mix in drained spinach leaves, cooled drained boiled rice and reserved mixed softened vegetables.
  • Spray a 4-cup [1-L] baking dish with non-stick vegetable spray
  • Using a spoon, evenly spoon rice mixture into prepared dish.
  • Cover and bake into preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until really hot, before serving.