Rice, Cheddar & Spinach Pie

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This rice, spinach and Cheddar pie is a cinch to prepare--especially if you have leftover cooked rice. If you don't, follow package directions for 4 servings to get about 3 cups cooked rice. Serve with steamed artichokes with light mayo mixed with lemon for dipping.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

serves 6: 1 slice each

Nutrition Profile:

High-Calcium Bone-Health Healthy Aging Low-Sodium Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 cups cooked instant or quick-cooking brown rice
1 cup diced extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
¼ cup nonfat milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Generously coat a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and spinach; cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Transfer to a large bowl. Add rice, cheese, pepper and salt to the bowl and stir to combine.
Whisk eggs and milk in a medium bowl. Stir into the spinach-rice mixture. Transfer to the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the pie until lightly browned in spots, about 25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into wedges.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2012

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

341	Calories
18g	Fat
31g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 slice
Calories 341
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 14g	28%
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 143mg	48%
Vitamin A 5930IU	119%
Vitamin C 4mg	4%
Folate 92mcg	23%
Sodium 313mg	14%
Calcium 226mg	17%
Iron 2mg	11%
Magnesium 48mg	11%
Potassium 296mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Rice, Cheddar & Spinach Pie

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