This green rice casserole is a delicious one-pot meal that the whole family will love. It’s a simple, healthy and hearty dish that can be made in just 35 minutes. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any leftover rice you might have!
📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati or long-grain rice, cooked
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, thawed and drained if using frozen
- 5 ounces kale, chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 or 2 green chiles, roughly chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 320ºF/180ºC. Butter an 8×8-inch baking dish.
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Bring a skillet over low heat, add the olive oil, garlic, scallions, green chiles and cook for 2 minutes. Reserve
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In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked rice, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, ricotta, sour cream, spinach, kale and sauteed garlic, scallions and chiles. Stir to combine.
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Transfer the mixture to a prepared 8×8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly the remaining cheese.
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Bake until cheese is golden and melted, for about 20 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
