Brazilian Rice
The vegetarian dish combines leafy greens and high fiber brown rice to make a wholesome side dish or a satisfying main dish.
Ingredients
- sprays of nonstick vegetable spray
- 1 package (10 ounce) frozen spinach, thawed nutrition facts
- 1 cup brown rice, cooked nutrition facts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking oil of choice) nutrition facts
- 1 cup egg-white substitute, liquid
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded fat-free nutrition facts
- 1 cup fat-free milk nutrition facts
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped nutrition facts
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce nutrition facts
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram nutrition facts
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme nutrition facts
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 108 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 174 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates | 10 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars | 2 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 9 g | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 217 mg | 5% |
Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- Spray a 2-quart baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
- Place thawed spinach in a colander and press to remove excess water.
- Place the spinach in a large mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Cut the casserole into eight squares and serve.
Notes
This casserole can be prepared 1 day in advance and refrigerated. Learn more about: Spinach Onions Herbs
Source
Delicious Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes/ Platillos Latinos Sabrosos y Saludables US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/brazilian-rice, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.
General nutrition information, not medical advice.