Wild Rice, Spinach and Fontina Casserole
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Wild Rice, Spinach and Fontina Casserole
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This casserole is so fulfilling and great for a special occasion or any night of the week. You can prepare the dish up to 3 days ahead...just cover it and keep it in the fridge. Uncover and bake when ready to serve. Amazing!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice blend uncooked, approximately 2½ cups once cooked, see NOTES
- 2½ cups chicken broth or vegetable, divided, see NOTES
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon thyme fresh, chopped
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg ground
- 8 oz spinach fresh, mature, washed with stems removed
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk whole
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained, chopped
- 1 cup fontina cheese shredded, and divided into 2 half cups.
- cooking spray
- ¼ cup almonds sliced
Instructions
- Cook rice according to packaging instructions. If desired, cook with chicken or vegetable broth (instead of water). Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the thyme and nutmeg and cook another minute.
- Add the spinach and cook until completely wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the spinach and stir, cooking for another minute.
- Carefully whisk in the milk and 1 cup of broth. Continue whisking and then stirring with a wooden spoon until the sauce has thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Stir in the rice, sun-dried tomatoes, and ½ of the cheese (½ cup).
- Lightly grease the baking dish with cooking spray.
- Transfer mixture to dish and top with remaining ½ cup of cheese and then sprinkle on the almonds.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned on top.
- Let the casserole rest for about 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
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- We recommend a wild rice medley. However, check the packaging instructions on how long to cook the rice. Wild rice cooks much longer than most other types.
- You can cook the rice in chicken or vegetable broth/stock, or just water. If using water, you'll only need 1 cup of broth/stock for this recipe. Also, you can substitute Swiss or Gruyere cheese for the Fontina.
- If using frozen spinach, allow it to thaw completely first and then squeeze as much of the water out of it as possible.
- The casserole can be assembled 1 to 3 days before baking. Cover with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge until ready to bake (if chilled, you may need to bake it an extra 10 to 15 minutes - keep an eye on the almonds, if they are getting two brown, cover with foil.
- Leftovers will keep covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven (350°F) until heated through, or heat in the microwave on HIGH in 1-minute intervals. The casserole can be frozen for 2 to 3 months. Let thaw completely before baking.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
592mg
(25%)
Potassium
597mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3923IU
(78%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
245mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 592mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3923IU | 78% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 245mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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