SPINACH AND BROWN RICE CASSEROLE

SPINACH AND BROWN RICE CASSEROLE image

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 C. Water
1/2 tsp salt
1 C. brown rice
2 T olive oil
1 C. sliced mushrooms
1/2 C. chopped green onions
1/4 C. salted roasted sunflower seeds
2 pkgs frozen creamed spinach, thawed
3/4 C. shredded jack cheese
1 to 2 C cubed chicken or ham, cooked
1 jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
3/4 C. shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In 1 qt pan, bring water and salt to boil. Add rice, cover, and simmer 45 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover and cool slightly. In a frying pan, heat oil then add mushrooms and green onions. Sauté until mushrooms are golden brown; set aside. Mix sunflower seeds with rice then spread evenly in a greased, shallow 2-qt. Pan. Over rice, layer spinach, jack cheese, then chicken (or ham). Distribute mushrooms over the chicken then arrange artichokes on top. Cover with cheddar then bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes