White Bean and Spinach Brown Rice Loaf

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 371.1
  • Total Fat: 10.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 25.1 mg
  • Sodium: 647.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 60.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
  • Protein: 15.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of White Bean and Spinach Brown Rice Loaf calories by ingredient


Introduction

Except for the rice, I made this rice loaf from leftover ingredients in my refrigerator. Next time, I will add egg (or two egg whites) to make it hold it's shape--without that ingredient it is more of a casserole. Except for the rice, I made this rice loaf from leftover ingredients in my refrigerator. Next time, I will add egg (or two egg whites) to make it hold it's shape--without that ingredient it is more of a casserole.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 1/2 cups medium grain brown rice, dry OR 5 cups cooked brown rice, at room temperature
    1 (15 oz.) can SW 50% Less Sodium White Beans
    1 1/2 cup chopped spinach, frozen
    1 cup thick shred cheese blend --mild Cheddar & Monterey Jack
    1/2 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
    1/4 cup pizza sauce
    2/3 cup of ketchup, divided plus 4 TB

    11/2 TB kosher salt
    1 1/2 TB Italian Seasoning
    Onion powder, to taste
    Freshly ground black pepper to taste, using a pepper mill

Directions

If you do not have leftover rice to bring to room temperature to use for this recipe, cook 1 1/2 cups medium grain brown dry rice for a yield of 5 cups of cooked rice for this recipe. I used a rice cooker. The rice should be very soft.

Preheat oven to 350* F.

Open and drain can of low-sodium white beans in a colander in the sink, rinsing well to remove more salt. Allow beans to drain thoroughly. Thaw frozen spinach in the microwave, set aside. Mix beans and rice (which should be very soft) in a medium-sized bowl. Mash rice and beans together with a fork. It doesn't matter if some of the beans remain whole, they should just be mashed together with the rice for the most part. Mix in the pizza sauce and 1/3 cup of ketchup.

Next stir in both cheeses, salt and spices. Lastly, mix in the thawed spinach. Spray an 8x8 or large loaf pan with cooking spray. Spread loaf mixture in pan. Spread the remaining 1/3 cup of ketchup plus four tablespoons over the loaf. Bake for 30-40 minutes on center rack until top is browned to your liking.

Serve with cooked broccoli or cooked and mashed cauliflower on the side.


Serving Size: 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUNNYCALIGIRL.

TAGS:  Vegetarian Meals |