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Rice Gratin with Spinach and Leeks Recipe

Rice Gratin with Spinach and Leeks Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 cup water
1/2 (1-oz) slice whole wheat bread
1 tbsp light butter
1 1/4 cups thinly sliced leeks (about 2)
2 tsp all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups 1% low-fat milk
3/4 cup (3 oz) shredded reduced-fat swiss cheese, divided
1 (10-oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
cooking spray

Directions:

Cook rice in 1 cup water according to package directions to yield 2 cups cooked rice.
Preheat oven to 375°.
Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1/4 cup.
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leek; sauté 6 minutes. Sprinkle with flour; stir well. Add milk; increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a simmer. Reduce heat; simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add rice, 1/2 cup cheese, and next 5 ingredients. Stir. Spoon into a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Combine remaining cheese and breadcrumbs; sprinkle over gratin. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until set. Cool in dish 5 minutes on a wire rack.
Carbo rating: 27

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	141.24 Kcal (591 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.55g	5%
Cholesterol	51.83mg	17%
Sodium	209.88mg	9%
Potassium	198.27mg	4%
Total Carbs	21.28g	7%
Sugars	3.47g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.5g	6%
Protein	6.01g	12%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	3%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	118.9mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	102.66 Kcal (430 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.58g	5%
Cholesterol	37.67mg	17%
Sodium	152.55mg	9%
Potassium	144.11mg	4%
Total Carbs	15.47g	7%
Sugars	2.52g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.09g	6%
Protein	4.37g	12%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	3%
Iron	0.8mg	6%
Calcium	86.4mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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