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Caprese Spinach Rice Casserole

A simple, delicious recipe for baked spinach rice with juicy cherry tomatoes and a fresh mozzarella topping! A great way to pack lots of nutritious greens into a comforting casserole. Using all fresh ingredients, this is a healthier twist on spinach rice.
4.75 from 8 ratings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (158g) uncooked white rice
  • 200 g (7 oz) fresh spinach
  • A few handfuls of basil
  • 700 g (25 oz) cherry tomatoes
  • 150 g (5 oz) parmesan or parmesan style cheese, (I personally use a vegetarian hard cheese that doesn't contain animal rennet)
  • 2 tsps balsamic vinegar
  • 250 g (9 oz) fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 3 large tomatoes, sliced
  • Salt, pepper and mixed Italian herbs for sprinkling

Instructions 

  • First, you will roast the cherry tomatoes in a large casserole dish. Toss with olive oil and put them in the oven uncovered for 20-25 minutes at 220C/430F. You want them to be burst and a tiny bit charred.
  • Meanwhile, set your rice cooking in a small pan according to package instructions or by using a rice cooker.
  • While the tomatoes and rice are both cooking, chop your spinach and basil very finely. I use a food processor to do this - a few pulses and they are in tiny pieces.
  • When the tomatoes are done, take them out of the oven and turn the temperature down to 200C / 390F.
  • Add the chopped spinach, basil and balsamic vinegar to the pan with the tomatoes. Stir through and let it all bubble for a moment while the spinach wilts.
  • Add the rice to the pan with the spinach, basil and tomatoes and mix through.
  • Finally, stir in the parmesan.
  • Top the mixture with overlapping layers of mozzarella and sliced tomato.
  • Top with salt, pepper and dried herbs to taste.
  • Bake for 20mins, uncovered, or until the mozzarella is just browned and starting to crisp.
  • Let it sit out for about 5 minutes before serving.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 313kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 44mg, Sodium: 654mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g