Spinach-Rice Pot

A casserole from the classic "Diet for a Small Planet", by Frances Moore Lappe. Simple vegetarian fare, serve it with a vegetable in a contrasting color (carrots, crookneck squash, etc.), or make it as a side dish for simply cooked meat.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups cooked brown rice (3/4 c. raw)
• 3⁄4 cup  grated cheddar cheese
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  lb fresh spinach, chopped
• 2  tablespoons wheat germ
• 1  tablespoon  melted butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
2. Combine rice and cheese. In a separate bowl combine eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper.Add the two mixtures to the spinach and pour into an oiled casserole. Mix wheat germ and butter and spread on top. Bake for 35 minutes.