Brown Rice With Spinach and Feta Cheese

"Jazz up plain old rice with the flavors of Greece. This main-dish casserole gets powerful antioxidents from the spinach and plenty of fiber from the brown rice." - From the Prevention Magazine book, "Natural Healing Guide 2002"

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon olive oil
• 1  large onion, finely chopped
• 1  cup brown rice
• 2  cups water or 2  cups broth
• 1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 4  ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 8  kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
• 4  eggs, lightly beaten (or 1 cup egg substitute)

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and sautee for about 5 minutes or until just golden.
3. Stir in the rice and water.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer.
6. Simmer, covered for about 45 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
7. Remove from the heat.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F Oil a 8x8 baking dish (ceramic or glass would probably be best).
9. Stir in the spinach, feta and olives into the rice.
10. Stir in the eggs.
11. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
12. Bake, uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until a knife incerted into the center comes out clean.
13. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.