Rice-and-Spinach Gratin with Dill

Rice-and-Spinach Gratin with Dill
Rice-and-Spinach Gratin with Dill might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 348 calories, 14g of protein, and 10g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of salt, onion, part-skim ricotta cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 40
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To prepare the spinach, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
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Add spinach, and cook for 5 minutes or until slightly wilted, stirring frequently. Stir in 2 teaspoons butter and next 4 ingredients (butter through garlic); saute 3 minutes. Spoon spinach mixture into a large bowl; set aside.
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To prepare sauce, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Add minced onion, and cook 3 minutes. Stir in flour.
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Add milk; stir with a whisk. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
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Add sauce to spinach mixture. Stir in rice and ricotta cheese. Spoon rice mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
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Bake at 400 for 15 minutes.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score30
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