RICE, CHEDDAR, AND SPINACH PIE

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 teaspoons of minced garlic
• 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 3 cups cooked instant or quick-cooking brown rice
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Preparation and Cooking Time:  45 minutes

Makes 6 servings

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Generously coat 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
• Add chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and spinach and continue stirring for 1 minute. Remove from heat and transfer mixture to large bowl.
• Add rice, cheese, pepper and salt. Stir to combine thoroughly.
• In medium bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.
• Pour mixture into spinach-rice mixture, stirring to combine.
• Transfer to pie pan and smooth top evenly with spatula.
• Bake until lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into wedges.

Nutrition Facts:

340 calories; 14 grams protein; 18 grams fat; 22% DV Calcium