"Healthified" Spinach and Rice Casserole
Recipe from Betty Crocker

72% less sat fat, 43% fewer calories, 61% less fat than the original recipe. Give a favorite casserole a makeover using brown rice for whole-grain benefits.


Healthified Spinach and Rice Casserole

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Servings: 8 servings (1 cup each)
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Related Categories: Brown Rice, Carrots, Casseroles, Celery, Dinner, Garlic, Low Carb, Onions, Spinach
 
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Ingredients
  • 2   teaspoons
    olive oil
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  • 3 
    medium carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
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  • 2/3   cup
    chopped celery
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  • 1 
    medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
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  • 1 
    clove garlic, finely chopped
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  • 1 3/4   cups
    water
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  • 1  can (10 3/4 oz)
    condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
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  • 2   boxes (9 oz each)
    Green Giant® frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
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  • 1 1/2   cups
    uncooked instant brown rice
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  • 1   teaspoon
    Italian seasoning
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  • 1/2   teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 1   cup
    diced cooked ham
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  • 3/4   cup
    shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
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  • 1/4   cup
    grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2.
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.
3.
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.
Nutrition information
Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 780mg; Total Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g); Protein 12g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 180%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 25%; Iron 10%. Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1 Medium-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat. Carbohydrate Choices: 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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