- Calories 251
- Caloriesfromfat 0.0%
- Fat 8.3g
- Satfat 4.4g
- Monofat 0.0g
- Polyfat 0.0g
- Protein 15.3g
- Carbohydrate 29.8g
- Fiber 3.2g
- Cholesterol 91mg
- Iron 2.1mg
- Sodium 382mg
- Calcium 408mg
Rice Gratin with Spinach and Leeks
The fiber in this gratin comes from the whole wheat breadcrumbs, brown rice, spinach, and leeks.
How to Make It
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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