Baked spinach rice is a classic dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of spinach, rice, and cheese creates a creamy and flavorful dish that can be served as a side or main course. Spinach provides essential vitamins and minerals, while the rice adds a hearty and filling texture. Cheese adds a creamy richness and helps to bind all of the ingredients together. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SPINACH RICE
Even if you don't like spinach, you will love this creamy rice dish. Add more or less jalapeno peppers to your liking.
Provided by Marites
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a pot, bring the rice and water to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the soup, milk, jalapeno peppers, salt, and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat, and cook the onion until tender. Mix in the cooked rice and spinach. Pour the soup mixture into the skillet, and continue cooking until heated through. Mix in the cubed processed cheese, and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 830.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
BAKED RICE WITH SPINACH AND PARMESAN CHEESE
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 F.
- Grease a 3-quart baking dish or casserole.
- Peel the onion and chop it finely.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan or saute pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until it is softened and translucent, stirring frequently. Add 4 1/2 cups of chicken stock and continue cooking until the stock comes to a simmer.
- Put the rice in a colander or mesh strainer and rinse with cold water.
- Transfer the rice to the prepared baking dish or casserole; add the chicken stock and onion mixture and stir the mixture gently until blended.
- Bake the rice, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the liquid is almost absorbed. Stir the rice occasionally and add more stock, if necessary.
- Meanwhile, give the spinach a rough chop
- De-stem and chop the herbs finely.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and stir in the pepper, spinach, herbs, and Parmesan cheese. Taste the rice and add salt, if necessary. If the mixture seems dry, add more chicken stock.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and return it to the oven. Bake the casserole for about 5 minutes longer, or until the rice is tender and the spinach has wilted.
- Stir the rice mixture with a fork to fluff.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 307 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BAKED SPINACH RICE
A favorite family casserole, updated. My mother served this as a side dish for company. I have adapted it, using fresh spinach and other embellishments.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories casseroles, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add spinach and wilt for 30 seconds. Remove with a wire mesh spider or tongs and rinse in a colander with cold water. Squeeze dry and chop roughly.
- In the same pot, boil the rice for 10 minutes, keeping it slightly underdone. Drain and spread on a baking sheet to cool, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 2-quart soufflé dish (or other baking dish) and dust with about 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Season lightly with salt and add contents of skillet to rice.
- Add remaining Parmesan to rice, along with the ricotta, Gruyère, currants, nutmeg, lemon zest, thyme and sage. Season lightly with salt and add pepper to taste. Add chopped spinach and gently toss rice with hands or wooden spoons to distribute ingredients evenly. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. (May be prepared up to this point several hours in advance of baking.)
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 10 minutes more, until top is browned.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 348, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 633 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPINACH RICE BAKE
This is one of my best, most requested spinach recipes. It's tasty.-Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook spinach according to package directions; drain well. Add the remaining ingredients. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
BAKED SPINACH AND ZUCCHINI
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-14-by-2-inch oval baking dish, or six individual cast-iron pans, with 2 tablespoons of the melted butter and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the scallions and zucchini and saute for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Lightly press most of the water out of the spinach and add it to the pan. Add the rice, basil, parsley, nutmeg, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and toss well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, the -remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter, and the 1/4 cup Parmesan. Pour the mixture over the spinach and zucchini and smooth the top. Sprinkle with some extra Parmesan and the Gruyere. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
EASY RICE BAKE CASSEROLE
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a large casserole dish.
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, saute onions with 2 tablespoons of butter and cayenne until translucent. Add the spinach and cook for 3 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk and eggs.
- Add the cheese, rice, parsley, thyme, basil and spinach mixture and combine well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour into prepared casserole dish and top with extra shredded cheese. Bake for 30 minutes and serve piping hot.
KITTENCAL'S SPINACH PARMESAN RICE BAKE
This is a wonderful easy side dish to chicken or meat and any leftovers freeze wonderful, it may also be baked in a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate and cut into wedges, this may be doubled but I would still only use one package or spinach or maybe 1-1/2 packages adding in too much spinach will overpower all other ingredients, prep time does not include cooking the rice --- FOR FREEZING prepare recipe as directed but do not bake, wrap pan in plastic wrap then tightly in foil and freeze, to serve thaw over night in refrigerator, remove wrapping bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until hot.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set oven to 350°F.
- Generously grease a 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with a wooden spoon, mixing very well to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered or covered for 25 minutes or until set (over baking will cause a heavier denser texture if you prefer a lighter texture then bake just until set).
- Top with mozzarella cheese the last 5 minutes of baking (if using).
- Note: for a more fluffier texture casserole, 4 eggs may be used.
BAKED SPINACH LEMON RICE
Here is a different way to serve boring old brown rice. The nutritious grain is jazzed up with spinach, fresh mushrooms, feta cheese, garlic, and dill. Try this as a unique side dish for fish or chicken, or as a vegetarian main dish. Recipe is from Light and Tasty.
Provided by A Messy Cook
Categories Brown Rice
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Saute onion, mushrooms, and garlic in oil until tender.
- Stir in rice, spinach, lemon juice, salt, dill, and pepper.
- Reserve 1 tablespoon cheese and stir remaining cheese into skillet; mix well.
- Transfer to sprayed 8-inch square baking dish and sprinkle with reserved cheese.
- Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes; uncover and bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.9, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 323.7, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 5
RICE SPINACH CASSEROLE
"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."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 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., Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED SPINACH
This spinach casserole is a very good dinner party recipe, and also makes a good family meal.
Provided by Joanna Wallbillich
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Spinach Casserole
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart baking dish.
- Clean spinach thoroughly. Remove all excess water. Chop spinach. Arrange spinach and flour in layers, nestle beaten eggs about midway between the layers.
- Combine cheese and bread crumbs. Mix in optional parsley, if desired. Sprinkle over top of spinach. Mix butter or margarine, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over all ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 50 minutes to one hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 98.6 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 396.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
SPINACH RICE
Cook baby spinach with the rice to bring out the colour in this vegetarian side dish - perfect as part of a Greek Easter lunch
Provided by Tonia Buxton
Categories Side dish
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and gently cook until softened but not coloured. Add the spinach and half the dill. Cook on a high heat, stirring regularly, until the spinach has wilted down and all the liquid has evaporated.
- Stir in the rice and add 600ml water, then bring to the boil. Turn the heat right down again to a very gentle simmer, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 25-30 mins or until the rice has cooked and absorbed all the water. Give it a stir after 15 mins to ensure even cooking, adding a drop more water as required.
- When the rice is cooked, stir in the remaining dill, season well, squeeze over the lemon juice to taste, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 37 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
Tips for Making the Best Baked Spinach Rice
- Use fresh spinach. Fresh spinach has a more vibrant flavor than frozen spinach, and it will also wilt down more easily.
- Cook the rice until it is almost done. The rice will continue to cook in the oven, so you don't want to overcook it.
- Add plenty of cheese. Cheese adds flavor and richness to the dish.
- Season the rice well. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good choices.
- Bake the rice until it is golden brown. This will give the rice a nice crispy texture.
Conclusion
Baked spinach rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavor profile, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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