Healthified Spinach and Rice Casserole

Name: Healthified Spinach and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 3 medium carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups); 2/3 cup chopped celery; 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup); 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 3/4 cups water; 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup; 2 boxes (9 oz each) Green Giant® frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained; 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup diced cooked ham; 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (3 oz); 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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"72% less sat fat • 43% fewer calories • 61% less fat than the original recipe. A favorite casserole gets a star makeover. Substituting brown rice for white provides whole-grain benefits while reduced fat ingredients trim the fat but keep the flavor. 8 servings (1 cup each)..."

INGREDIENTS

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2 teaspoons olive oil

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3 medium carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

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2/3 cup chopped celery

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1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

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1 clove garlic, finely chopped

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1 3/4 cups water

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1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup

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2 boxes (9 oz each) Green Giant® frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained

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1 1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice

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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

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1/2 teaspoon pepper

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1 cup diced cooked ham

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3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (3 oz)

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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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