Name: Rice, Cheddar & Spinach Pie
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
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; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs; 0.25 cup nonfat milk

Rice, Cheddar & Spinach Pie

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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.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 21, 2020

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

serves 6: 1 slice each

Nutrition Profile:

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

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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.

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.