Healthified Spinach and Rice Casserole
Healthified Spinach and Rice Casserole might be just the main course you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 174 calories, 12g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. If you have olive oil, celery, onion, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the pepper you could follow this main course with the Easy Peppermint Dessert as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.
Instructions
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add water and soup; heat to boiling.
Add spinach, rice, Italian seasoning and pepper; return to boiling.
Remove from heat; stir in ham, 1/4 cup of the Cheddar cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
Spread in baking dish. Cover with foil.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
Let stand uncovered 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.