Baked Mediterranean Rice

Name: Baked Mediterranean Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice; 1/2 cup diced sweet onion; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 3 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or 2 teaspoons dried; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or 2 teaspoons dried; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, or grape tomatoes, cut in half; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or Asiago or Italian blend cheese; 8 ounces baby spinach, stem tips removed; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, optional

A fresh and easy Mediterranean rice dish featuring spinach, herbs, and tomatoes, ideal as a versatile entrée side.

⭐ 4.3 (32 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 30 minTotal: 50 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Lunch Side Dish Pasta

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 F.
Coat an 11 x 13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray, then combine rice, onions, and melted butter in it.
Mix oregano, basil, and salt into chicken broth, then pour over the rice and arrange halved tomatoes on top.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until rice is al dente.
Remove from oven; fold in mozzarella and spinach until well distributed.
Top with Parmesan and parsley, then cover with foil and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 124 kcal

Carbohydrate: 12 g

Cholesterol: 19 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 6 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 679 mg

Sugar: 2 g

Fat: 6 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g