Spinach Rice Casserole Rezept

This hearty and healthy Spinach Rice Casserole is a vegetarian delight! Packed with protein and low in fat, it's a delicious and nutritious meal the whole family will love. Fresh basil elevates the flavor to another level (chiffonade about 1/4 cup if using fresh!), but dried works too. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Vorbereitung 15 Min.
Kochzeit 45 Min.
Kalorien 258.2 kcal
Eiweiß 25g
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Zutaten für Spinach Rice Casserole

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (28 ounce) can undrained crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (chiffonade)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (14 ounce) block firm or extra-firm tofu
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach (chopped)
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons sesame seeds

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Zubereitung von Spinach Rice Casserole

  1. Sauté 1/2 cup chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan until softened. Do not brown.
  2. Add one (28 ounce) can of undrained crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 cup fresh basil (chiffonade) or 1 teaspoon dried basil.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 3 minutes.
  5. While the sauce simmers, process 1 block (14 ounces) firm or extra-firm tofu in a food processor or blender until completely smooth.
  6. Add the pureed tofu to the tomato mixture.
  7. Stir in 2 cups cooked rice, 5 ounces fresh spinach (chopped), 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  8. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch or 9x9 inch baking dish.
  9. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese and 1-2 tablespoons sesame seeds.
  10. Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

16g

Carbs

10g

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Spinach Rice Casserole?

Spinach Rice Casserole dauert insgesamt etwa 60 Minuten – ungefähr 15 Minuten Vorbereitung und 45 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Spinach Rice Casserole?

Spinach Rice Casserole hat etwa 258.2 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 25 g Eiweiß, 10 g Kohlenhydraten und 16 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Spinach Rice Casserole?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Spinach Rice Casserole sind Onion, Garlic Cloves, Olive Oil, Diced Tomatoes, Basil, Oregano. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.

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