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Healthified Spinach and Rice Casserole

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.

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Prep Time 20 min
Total Time 60 min
Servings 8

Ingredients

2: teaspoons olive oil

3: medium carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

2/3: cup chopped celery

1: medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1: clove garlic, finely chopped

1 3/4: cups water

1: can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup

2: boxes (9 oz each) Green Giant® frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained

1 1/2: cups uncooked instant brown rice

1: teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2: teaspoon pepper

1: cup diced cooked ham

3/4: cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (3 oz)

1/4: cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Directions

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.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the originals.

Look for prepackaged diced cooked ham near the cooked meats in the grocery store.

For this recipe, be sure to use instant brown rice. Regular brown rice requires a different amount of liquid and takes longer to cook.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 220
Calories from Fat: 70),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 8g; 8%
(Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, 2 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 15mg; 15%;
Sodium: 780mg; 780%;
Total Carbohydrate: 26g; 26%
(Dietary Fiber 3g 3% Sugars 3g 3% ),
Protein: 12g; 12%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 180%;
Vitamin C: 4%;
Calcium: 25%;
Iron: 10%;

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 6/2/2012 12:51:11 PM REPORT ABUSE Nyla1 said:

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It was the worst recipe.

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Posted 6/12/2011 11:46:36 AM REPORT ABUSE amberleaross said:

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I'm sorry but this dish was one of the worst things I've ever made. My husband and I absolutely hated it and had to throw the whole thing away. Never make this...

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Posted 9/18/2010 1:39:09 PM REPORT ABUSE vroom10 said:

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This recipe was a good way to get rid of some fresh spinach I had in fridge. It did get my husband to eat brown rice and veggies, but overall not a recipe I would remember or crave.

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