Spinach and Brown Rice Casserole

8 Servings


vegetable oil, spray
10 ounces chopped spinach
1 egg
1 tablespoon flour
2 cups nonfat cottage cheese
3 cups cooked brown rice
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly spray a 9-x-13-inch pan with vegetable oil.
If using fresh spinach, rinse thoroughly and remove large stems. Tear into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
In a bowl, mix egg, flour, cottage cheese, rice, pepper, thyme and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
Heat margarine in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent. Add garlic
and sauté 1 minute. Add spinach and mushrooms. Cover and cook 7 minutes. Add cottage cheese mixture and blend well. Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons Parmesan and sunflower seeds on top.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 Calories from Fat 74
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 32% Protein 23% Carb. 45%

Nutrient  Amount per  Serving   Value
                                     
Total Fat               8   g     13%
Saturated Fat           2   g      9%
Cholesterol            29   mg    10%
Sodium                360   mg    15%
Total Carbohydrate     26   g      9%
Dietary Fiber           1   g      4%
Sugars                  0   g        
Protein                13   g        

Vitamin A 52% Vitamin C 22% Calcium 0% Iron 13%