Brazilian Rice

The vegetarian dish combines leafy greens and high fiber brown rice to make a wholesome side dish or a satisfying main dish.

108kcal per serving
9 gprotein
10 gcarbohydrates
4 gfat
8servings (3/4 Cup)

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer 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

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  3. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
  4. Place thawed spinach in a colander and press to remove excess water.
  5. Place the spinach in a large mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix until combined.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
  7. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Brazilian Rice?

One serving has 108 kcal. The recipe makes 8 servings (3/4 Cup each).

How much protein is in Brazilian Rice?

9 g of protein per serving, with 10 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of fat.

What do I need to make Brazilian Rice?

12 ingredients: sprays of nonstick vegetable spray, 1 package (10 ounce) frozen spinach, thawed, 1 cup brown rice, cooked, 2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking oil of choice), 1 cup egg-white substitute, liquid and 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded fat-free ….