Rice-and-Spinach Gratin with Dill

Vegetarian
Health score
28%
Rice-and-Spinach Gratin with Dill
45 min.
4
349kcal

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Elevate your side dish game with our delightful Rice-and-Spinach Gratin with Dill, a vegetarian masterpiece that combines creamy textures with vibrant flavors. Perfectly ready in just 45 minutes, this dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also offers a nourishing experience packed with wholesome ingredients. With a harmonious blend of freshly sautéed spinach, garlic, and aromatic herbs, each bite is a celebration of vegetables and grains in a comforting format.

Imagine a gratin where fluffy long-grain rice meets a luscious sauce, enriched with part-skim ricotta cheese and a hint of nutmeg, all baked to golden perfection. The addition of dill and parsley infuses the dish with refreshing notes, while the warmth of black pepper complements the earthy flavors beautifully. Not only does this dish cater to vegetarians, but it also appeals to anyone looking for a flavorful yet healthy option to accompany their meals.

Whether you're hosting a special dinner or simply seeking a nourishing side for your weeknight cooking, this Rice-and-Spinach Gratin is sure to impress. With 349 calories per serving and a well-balanced nutritional profile featuring protein, essential fats, and hearty carbohydrates, you can indulge in this dish guilt-free. So don your apron and get ready to whip up a gratin that will become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoon butter 
  • teaspoons butter 
  • cups rice long-grain hot cooked
  • 2.5 tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon optional: dill fresh chopped
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • cup green onions finely chopped
  • cups milk 2% reduced-fat
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg whole grated
  • 0.3 cup onion minced
  • 0.5 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 10 ounce pkt spinach fresh chopped ( 4 cups)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. To prepare the spinach, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add spinach, and cook for 5 minutes or until slightly wilted, stirring frequently. Stir in 2 teaspoons butter and next 4 ingredients (butter through garlic); saute 3 minutes. Spoon spinach mixture into a large bowl; set aside.
  4. To prepare sauce, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Add minced onion, and cook 3 minutes. Stir in flour.
  6. Add milk; stir with a whisk. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  7. Add sauce to spinach mixture. Stir in rice and ricotta cheese. Spoon rice mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  8. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories349kcal
Protein15.86%
Fat26.73%
Carbs57.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
138.5
Glycemic Load
39.6
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
27.947391238549%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
4.31mg
Luteolin
0.55mg
Isorhamnetin
0.54mg
Kaempferol
4.97mg
Myricetin
0.57mg
Quercetin
7.6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:348.81kcal
17.44%
Fat:10.45g
16.07%
Saturated Fat:6.29g
39.32%
Carbohydrates:50.49g
16.83%
Net Carbohydrates:47.29g
17.2%
Sugar:7.52g
8.35%
Cholesterol:31.95mg
10.65%
Sodium:632.02mg
27.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.95g
27.89%
Vitamin K:428.44µg
408.04%
Vitamin A:7463.14IU
149.26%
Manganese:1.38mg
69.08%
Folate:181.03µg
45.26%
Vitamin C:28.81mg
34.92%
Calcium:338.22mg
33.82%
Selenium:19.81µg
28.3%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.09%
Phosphorus:274.01mg
27.4%
Magnesium:97.3mg
24.33%
Potassium:754.3mg
21.55%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.54%
Iron:3.13mg
17.37%
Zinc:2.14mg
14.26%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.84%
Fiber:3.2g
12.8%
Vitamin E:1.84mg
12.3%
Vitamin B12:0.73µg
12.09%
Copper:0.24mg
11.86%
Vitamin B5:1.08mg
10.84%
Vitamin B3:1.59mg
7.93%
Source:My Recipes