Green Greens Rice Casserole

Name: Green Greens Rice Casserole
Ingredients: 6 cups cooked brown rice (made from 3 cups raw); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or half as much table salt); 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 large bunch of greens (spinach, kale, chard, etc.), washed, thick ribs removed, and finely chopped; 4-ounce packet of cream cheese; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup cottage cheese; 1 packed cup grated cheese (Monterey Jack or cheddar is perfect for this) juice from 1/2 a lemon, to taste; 1-2 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs, such as mint, basil, or cilantro (optional)

Green Greens Rice Casserole was pinched from <a href="http://spoonful.com/recipes/green-greens-rice-casserole" target="_blank">spoonful.com.</a>

"Cheesy-green rice casserole makes a humble but delicious meal -- and a great way to showcase those enormous bunches of spinach, kale, or chard you may find at the farmer's market. Even if you usually use white rice, try short-grain brown rice here: whole grains are nutty and delicious, and they're a great, inexpensive way to add nutrients to your diet...."

INGREDIENTS

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6 cups cooked brown rice (made from 3 cups raw)

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2 tablespoons olive oil

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1 onion, finely chopped

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1 teaspoon kosher salt (or half as much table salt)

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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

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1 large bunch of greens (spinach, kale, chard, etc.), washed, thick ribs removed, and finely chopped

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4-ounce packet of cream cheese

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3 eggs

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1/2 cup cottage cheese

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1 packed cup grated cheese (Monterey Jack or cheddar is perfect for this) juice from 1/2 a lemon, to taste

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1-2 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs, such as mint, basil, or cilantro (optional)

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