SNAPPY HERBED SPINACH

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We have a small group that meets once a week for exercise and to share ideas on tasty lower-fat foods that are good for us but also quick. This is one of our favorite recipes. -Eva Brookman, Davis, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 large eggs
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Add onion; cover and microwave at 50% power 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds. Set aside. , In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt and rosemary. Stir in spinach, rice, onion mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Transfer to an 8x4-in. microwave-safe dish coated with cooking spray. , Microwave, uncovered, on high 6-8 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; microwave 1-2 minutes or until firm and a thermometer reads 160°. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.