Best 9 Rice And Spinach Casserole With Basil Recipes

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Unleash your culinary creativity and embark on a delightful journey to prepare a tantalizing rice and spinach casserole infused with the aromatic essence of basil. This culinary masterpiece combines the earthy flavors of spinach with the tender texture of fluffy rice, creating a symphony of taste and texture. Adorned with a delectable basil-infused sauce, this casserole is a harmony of flavors that will delight your palate and leave you craving more. The combination of these simple yet powerful ingredients results in a dish that is both nourishing and bursting with flavor, making it an ideal meal for any occasion. So, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to create a remarkable rice and spinach casserole with basil.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

RICE AND SPINACH CASSEROLE WITH BASIL



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In this neo-casserole, a crisp crust of Parmesan and rice stands in for pastry, and luscious ricotta -- rather than cream -- cushions sauteed basil, spinach and zucchini.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup long-grain brown rice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for dish
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced crosswise
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach
2 cups loosely packed fresh basil
1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese (about 9 ounces), drained for 30 minutes
5 large eggs
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (from a 1-ounce piece)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add rice, stir once, and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, garlic, and scallions, and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring often, until tender, 3 minutes more. Season with salt, and transfer to a bowl.
  • Return pan to medium heat, and add remaining tablespoon oil. Add spinach, and cook for 2 minutes. Add basil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drain.
  • Whisk ricotta and eggs in a large bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups cooked rice to mixture. Stir in cooked zucchini and spinach-basil mixtures. Add 3/4 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper.
  • Combine Parmesan and remaining cooked rice in a small bowl. Lightly coat a 9-inch round baking dish, 2 inches deep, with oil, and spoon ricotta mixture into dish. Top with Parmesan-rice mixture. Bake until filling is set and top is golden, 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

EASY RICE BAKE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter, plus more for dish
1 small onion, minced
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 package frozen spinach, thawed, drained and chopped
1 cup milk
2 eggs
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, plus extra for top
4 cups cooked rice
1 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley leaves
1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
1 teaspoon chopped basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

BAKED SPINACH RICE



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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

1 pound spinach (about 2 bunches), washed
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, such as Carolina or jasmine
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter, plus more to butter the baking dish
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 cup ricotta
1 cup grated Gruyère or other Swiss cheese
1/4 cup currants
Pinch of grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
1 teaspoon chopped sage

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



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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

⅓ cup uncooked long grain white rice
⅔ cup water
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
¼ cup milk
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped onion
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
4 ounces processed cheese food, cubed

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

SPINACH AND BROWN RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Jane E. Brody

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings; an 8-ounce serving has about 210 calories

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 clove garlic
1 egg
1 tablespoon whole-wheat flour
2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, drained
3 cups cooked brown rice
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Heat oil in Dutch oven, and saute onion, mushrooms and garlic until tender.
  • In a small bowl, mix egg, flour and cottage cheese. Add to sauteed vegetables, along with the spinach. Stir in rice, pepper, thyme and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
  • Turn into a greased 12-by-8-inch baking dish, and top with sunflower seeds and remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 203, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 261 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPINACH AND RICE CASSEROLE



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I cut this out of either a copy of Light and Tasty or Simple and Delicious years ago. We enjoy this with simple roasted meat, but I can eat it on its own as a main dish.

Provided by DeniseBC

Categories     White Rice

Time 1h

Yield 1 casserole, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Tear spinach into bite sized pieces, removing stems and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in olive oil until tender. Add rice. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add chicken broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach, salt and pepper and cook until spinach is wilted.
  • Transfer mixture to a 2 quart prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove lid and turn oven to broil to brown cheese a bit.

RICE SPINACH CASSEROLE



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"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

1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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

SPINACH & RICE CASSEROLE



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o.k. kids--if anyone's a vegetarian out there, give this one a whirl. it's monster tasty! also, very good for you-low in fat, high protein! *a note on the basil-if you've got fresh-use it! i go about 1/4 cup if fresh (chiffonade it)

Provided by stef5

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small onion, diced
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
8 ounces soft tofu, drained
2 cups cooked brown rice
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed & drained
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
salt & pepper
sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, cook onion & garlic till tender in oil-do not brown. Add UNDRAINED tomatoes & oregano & basil. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered about 3 minute.
  • Meanwhile, place tofu in food processor or blender-process until smooth. Add to tomato mixture. Stir in cooked rice, spinach, HALF of swiss, salt & pepper.
  • Lightly grease (olive oil pam works well) an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch casserole. Spoon in mixture & top w/ remaining cheese & a Tbsp or 2 of sesame seeds.
  • Bake, uncovered at 350°F for 30-40 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.2, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 12.4, Sodium 90.4, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 12.8

SPINACH RICE BAKE



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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

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right rice. Short-grain rice, such as arborio or carnaroli, is best for this casserole because it absorbs the cooking liquid and becomes creamy.
  • Cook the rice properly. Be sure to cook the rice according to the package directions until it is al dente. This will prevent it from becoming mushy in the casserole.
  • Use fresh spinach. Fresh spinach is best for this casserole, but frozen spinach can also be used. If using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw it and squeeze out any excess water before adding it to the casserole.
  • Don't overcook the spinach. Spinach cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become wilted and mushy.
  • Use a good quality cheese. The cheese is one of the main ingredients in this casserole, so be sure to use a good quality cheese that you enjoy the taste of. A sharp cheddar cheese or a Parmesan cheese are both good choices.
  • Season the casserole to taste. Be sure to season the casserole with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder or onion powder, if desired.

Conclusion:

Rice and spinach casserole with basil 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 and spinach. This casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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