Spinach, ham, rice casserole

By GinV

Trim the serving size by ½ and you have a great side dish or appetizer for just 195 calories.

Ingredients

• 4 servings
• 390 calories per serving
• 2 10 oz. packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 2 c cooked brown or white rice
• 2/3 c skim milk
• 1/2 c Egg Beaters
• 1 c grated low fat cheddar cheese (or parmesan, or gruyere, or swiss – whatever low fat cheese you like)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 T oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 c fat free chicken broth
• 1/2 pound lean ham, chopped

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from 400caloriesorless.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix spinach, rice, milk, eggs, ¾ c cheese, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet and cook onion with salt and pepper until onion begins to brown, about 8-10 minutes. During the last 2 minutes, add the garlic, then add broth and cook 4-5 minutes or so then add ham and cook until warm. Combine the 2 mixes and place in a baking dish and top with the remaining cheese and bake uncovered ½ hour.