Power Bars
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These savory snack bars are made with brown rice, spinach, and cheese. And they take just 20 minutes to make.


Power Bars


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Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: about 18 bars
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Ingredients
 
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  •     Vegetable cooking sprayOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  waterOn Sale
  • 1  cup  instant brown riceOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  olive oilOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  diced onionOn Sale
  • 1  clove  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  Italian seasoningOn Sale
  • 1  package  (5 ounces) fresh spinachOn Sale
  • 1    eggOn Sale
  • 2/3  cup  mozzarella, shreddedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  Parmesan cheeseOn Sale

Directions
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Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in instant brown rice and salt. Return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in small skillet, heat olive oil and diced onion over medium-high heat, and cook until onion is soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning; cook 1 minute more. Place fresh spinach in a bowl, microwave 2 minutes, then chop. In large bowl, combine cooked rice, onion mixture, and spinach. Stir in egg, shredded mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Place heaping tablespoons on baking sheet; shape into rectangles. Bake 20 minutes.

Nutrition information
Calories 45, Total Fat 2 g, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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