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"Healthified" Spinach and Rice Casserole

Eat Better America
72% less sat fat • 43% fewer calories • 61% less fat than the original recipe. Give a favorite casserole a makeover using brown rice for whole-grain benefits.
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 1 hour 0 min
Makes: 8 servings (1 cup each)
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2teaspoons olive oil
3medium carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2/3cup chopped celery
1medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1clove garlic, finely chopped
1 3/4cups water
1can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
2boxes (9 oz each) Green Giant® frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1 1/2cups uncooked instant brown rice
1teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2teaspoon pepper
1cup diced cooked ham
3/4cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
1/4cup grated Parmesan cheese
1.Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2.In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water and soup; heat to boiling. Add spinach, rice, Italian seasoning and pepper; return to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in ham, 1/4 cup of the Cheddar cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Spread in baking dish. Cover with foil.
3.Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Let stand uncovered 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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What is "Healthified"?
We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the originals.
Time-Saver
Look for prepackaged diced cooked ham near the cooked meats in the grocery store.
Success
For this recipe, be sure to use instant brown rice. Regular brown rice requires a different amount of liquid and takes longer to cook.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 780mg; Total Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g); Protein 12Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 180%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 25%; Iron 10Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1 Medium-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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