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Cheesy Kale, Mushroom, and Rice Casserole
This Cheesy Kale, Mushroom, and Rice Casserole is a great gateway recipe for anyone who wants to try kale. It's easy, cheesy comfort food for a cold day and totally delicious too!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 379 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice (1/4 cup dry rice cooked any way you'd like)
- ½ cup ricotta or blended cottage cheese
- a handful of chopped curly kale
- 8 oz sliced button or portabello mushrooms
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp butter for sauteing
- grated cheddar and parmesan cheeses (approx. a handful of each)
- salt, pepper, parsley red pepper flakes, and garlic powder, to taste
Instructions
- PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook rice utilizing your favorite method. This is a great use for leftover rice or you can cook some up fresh to make this easy cheesy casserole!
- While the rice is fluffing away, saute your veggies in a teeny bit of butter.
- Season kale and mushrooms with a teeny bit of salt and pepper, and add garlic towards the end to prevent burning.
- Once both the rice and veggies are done cooking, combine in a baking dish and stir in ricotta or cottage cheeses.
- Sprinkle in a little of your grated Parmesan and stir to incorporate.
- Taste the mixture and re-season if needed.
- At this point i usually add in a sprinkle of parsley and some additional garlic powder, to taste. Top casserole with grated cheddar and parm cheeses and sprinkle liberally with red pepper flakes for an extra kick of flavor.
- BAKE for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly, turning your oven to BROIL towards the end of baking for just a minute or so to give the dish an extra golden layer on top. Just keep an eye on it to prevent burning during this extra step. Worth it!
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Notes
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
379kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
153mg
(6%)
Potassium
617mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
3683IU
(74%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
253mg
(25%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 379kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 617mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3683IU | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 253mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.