Easy Spinach Almond Rice Casserole |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 6 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A great easy side dish or perfect entree for a vegetarian. Adapted from a recipe out of the Dallas Morning News 10+ years ago. Ingredients:
1 cup long-grain rice |
1 medium onion, chopped fine-medium |
1/2 cup slivered almonds |
1 1/2 cups milk (you can even use low-fat) |
1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth |
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (mild-medium is fine) |
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, chopped and thawed |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine all ingredients and place in an olive oil greased 2 quart baking dish with a tight fitting lid.
3. Bake 65 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked through.
4. Baking time may vary depending on shape and dimensions of 2 quart dish.
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