Healthy Seasonal Recipes Healthy Spring Recipes Healthy Spring Dinner Recipes Healthy Spring Casserole Recipes Rice, Cheddar & Spinach Pie 4.1 (14) 14 Reviews 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. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 21, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 6 Yield: serves 6: 1 slice each Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie Gluten-Free Vegetarian Low Sodium High Calcium Bone Health Healthy Aging Low Added Sugars Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 341 Calories 18g Fat 31g Carbs 14g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved