Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole

A wholesome baked casserole combining tender spinach, tangy feta cheese, and fluffy brown rice with fresh dill and lemon zest. Perfect for a comforting family meal.

mediterranean
greek
Nutrition

Provides a good balance of complex carbohydrates from brown rice, protein from eggs and feta, healthy fats from olive oil, and vitamins and minerals from spinach and fresh herbs.

16% of daily energy
33 g
Carbs
15 g
Total fat
9.7 g
Protein
Nut FreeNutritiousPeanut FreeSesame FreeShellfish FreeSoy FreeVegetarian

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.

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Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole

EatingWell (Carolyn Casner)

6

servings

0

per serve

0

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Ingredients
Extra-virgin Olive Oil
3 tablespoon Extra-virgin Olive Oil
Onion
0.5 cup Onion chopped
Spinach
10 ounce package Spinach frozen chopped; thawed and squeezed dry
Garlic
3 large cloves Garlic grated
Brown Rice
3 cup Brown Rice cooked
Feta Cheese
0.75 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
Fresh Dill
0.25 cup Fresh Dill chopped
Ground Pepper
0.5 teaspoon Ground Pepper
Salt
0.25 teaspoon Salt
Eggs
4 large Eggs
Sour Cream
0.25 cup Sour Cream
Lemon Zest
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
Equipment
Oven

Oven

10-inch ovenproof skillet

10-inch ovenproof skillet

Whisk

Whisk

Medium bowl

Medium bowl

Rubber spatula

Rubber spatula

Grater

Grater

Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 425°F.
2
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat. Add ½ cup onion; cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add thawed spinach (and any residual moisture) and grated garlic; cook, stirring often, until the spinach is heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups rice, ¾ cup feta, ¼ cup dill, ½ teaspoon pepper and ½ teaspoon salt to the pan; stir to combine.
3
Whisk 4 eggs, ½ cup sour cream and 1 tablespoon lemon zest in a medium bowl. Add to the rice mixture and stir well to combine. Smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Bake until set, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional dill, if desired.
Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole

Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole

EatingWell (Carolyn Casner)

6

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

A wholesome baked casserole combining tender spinach, tangy feta cheese, and fluffy brown rice with fresh dill and lemon zest. Perfect for a comforting family meal.

mediterranean
greek
Log in to Tasty Bites to save this recipe to your personal digital cookbook.
Create meal plans, manage your grocery lists, and convert or scale ingredients with the step-by-step cooking assistant.
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Ingredients
Extra-virgin Olive Oil
3 tablespoon Extra-virgin Olive Oil
Onion
0.5 cup Onion chopped
Spinach
10 ounce package Spinach frozen chopped; thawed and squeezed dry
Garlic
3 large cloves Garlic grated
Brown Rice
3 cup Brown Rice cooked
Feta Cheese
0.75 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
Fresh Dill
0.25 cup Fresh Dill chopped
Ground Pepper
0.5 teaspoon Ground Pepper
Salt
0.25 teaspoon Salt
Eggs
4 large Eggs
Sour Cream
0.25 cup Sour Cream
Lemon Zest
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
Equipment
Oven

Oven

10-inch ovenproof skillet

10-inch ovenproof skillet

Whisk

Whisk

Medium bowl

Medium bowl

Rubber spatula

Rubber spatula

Grater

Grater

Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 425°F.
2
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat. Add ½ cup onion; cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add thawed spinach (and any residual moisture) and grated garlic; cook, stirring often, until the spinach is heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups rice, ¾ cup feta, ¼ cup dill, ½ teaspoon pepper and ½ teaspoon salt to the pan; stir to combine.
3
Whisk 4 eggs, ½ cup sour cream and 1 tablespoon lemon zest in a medium bowl. Add to the rice mixture and stir well to combine. Smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Bake until set, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional dill, if desired.
dinnervegetarianmeal prepmain coursecasseroleoven and roastingfamily friendlyrice dishes
Nutrition

Provides a good balance of complex carbohydrates from brown rice, protein from eggs and feta, healthy fats from olive oil, and vitamins and minerals from spinach and fresh herbs.

16% of daily energy
33 g
Carbs
15 g
Total fat
9.7 g
Protein
Nut FreeNutritiousPeanut FreeSesame FreeShellfish FreeSoy FreeVegetarian

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.

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