Rice, Cheddar, & Spinach Pie

I wasnt in a mood to do anything super complicated this week so this seemed ideal.  Plus, anything combining spinach and cheese is always tasty.

Recipe from Eating Well

Yields 6 servings

340 calories per serving

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

10 oz frozen, chopped spinach, thawed

3 c brown rice, cooked

1 c reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp salt

4 large eggs

1/4 c skim milk

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425.

Generously coat a 9 inch pie pan with cooking spray.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add onion  & cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown.

Add garlic & spinach & cook for 1 minute.

Transfer to a large bowl & add rice, cheese, pepper, & salt and stir to combine.

Whisk eggs & milk in a separate bowl.

Stir into rice.

Transfer to pie plate & smooth top with a spatula.

Bake for 25 minutes.

Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting into slices.