SPINACH RICE CASSEROLE

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From East Troy, Wisconsin, Kathleen Taugher shares a blend of spinach, mushrooms, brown rice and cottage cheese that's hearty enough to serve as a main dish. The creamy casserole gets nice crunch from sunflower kernels sprinkled on top.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
2 cups cooked instant brown rice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • In a skillet that has been coated with cooking spray, saute mushrooms, onion and garlic until tender. Add spinach. In a large bowl, combine the flour and egg substitute until smooth. Stir in cottage cheese, rice, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, thyme, pepper and mushroom mixture; mix well. Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels and remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

Eberahim Kholil
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Overall, I thought this casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Top Up
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I found this casserole to be a bit too salty. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Elleen Garrick
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This casserole was way too cheesy for my taste. I could barely taste anything else.


Danny Knight
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I followed the recipe exactly but my casserole turned out dry and bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Malik Abdebais
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I thought this casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Md Jetu
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This casserole was easy to make and tasted great. I will definitely be making it again.


Shaun Ratu
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


isaac stephenson
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This casserole was a great way to use up leftover rice. It was also a great way to get my kids to eat their spinach.


Bina Rani Suborna
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's cheesy, creamy, and packed with spinach and rice. I love that it's a one-dish meal.


ShariarNazim Esrak
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This spinach rice casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and tasted delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect.


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