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

Ingredients
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Vegetable cooking spray
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3/4 cup water
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1 cup instant brown rice
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1/3 cup diced onion
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 package (5 ounces) fresh spinach
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1 egg
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2/3 cup mozzarella, shredded
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2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
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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