Spinach Rice Casserole

[sylvie]

Spinach Rice Casserole

10 oz frozen chopped Spinach
1 C ground Beef or Chicken (optional)
1 Onion chopped
2-3 tsp minced Garlic
1 C sliced Mushrooms
1 C sliced Zucchini
2 tsp Oregano
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 C spaghetti Sauce
1 C low fat Ricotta or Cottage Cheese
2 C cooked Brown Rice
1/4 C grated Parmesan

Brown Beef, saute onion, garlic, mushrooms, zucchini, oregano in olive oil.
Combine all except Parmesan.
Place in 9 x 13 casserole.
Sprinkle Parmesan on top.
Bake 30 min @ 350 degrees

I make this without meat.

 

[keljonma]

Sylvie, have you tried this with barley instead of the brown rice?

 

[sylvie]

Sylvie, have you tried this with barley instead of the brown rice?

No, it is an established favorite here and any deviation would raise a nasty ruckus!

 

[keljonma]

 

[hobbychickener]

Might have to try this one. Would have to be when the kids arent here to listen to the whining

 

[lorihadams]

My daughter loves cooked spinach...definitely have to try this one, thanks!

 

[homestead jenna]

Sounds primo!

Syvie...love your signature line....