The recipe calls for potato chip topping, but I think
French’s canned French Fried Onions would be real nice on this casserole. Also,
don’t over-bake it.
Garlic Brown Rice
Rice can be made ahead of time or even the day before.
1 ½ cups brown rice (or 2 rice cooker cups)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Water
Place the rice in a rice cooker bowl and cover with water
and stir. Pour off most of the water into the sink leaving the rice in the
bowl. Repeat two more times. This cleans the rice.
Fill bowl with water to the two cup brown rice mark. Add the
butter, salt, garlic powder and onion powder. Place the bowl in the slow cooker
and select brown rice if you have the option. Set aside for the casserole.
Notes: Cut the salt in half if not using in a casserole.
Parmesan Spinach Casserole
with Garlic Brown Rice
1 recipe cooked Garlic Brown Rice, above
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup very thinly sliced carrot rounds
1 large yellow or white onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
3 tablespoons unbleached flour
3 cups milk
1 (16 ounce) package frozen organic chopped spinach, thawed
and drained well
2/3 cup shredded Parmesan Reggiano or Pecorino Romano cheese
Sprinkle of garlic powder
1 cup crushed Kettle Brand Krinkle Cut Potato Chips, or
French’s canned French Fried Onions
Thaw the spinach in a colander over a bowl or in the
microwave if you're in a hurry. Press out as much liquid as possible with the
back of a spoon.
Preheat oven to 350º. Lightly oil a 9x13 inch-baking dish
and add the cooked rice.
In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat and add
the carrots, onions and salt. Cook until carrots are tender and onions start to
caramelize. Add the flour and cook for a minute, then slowly pour in the milk
stirring as you pour. Stir constantly until the sauce looks like it’s starting
to thicken, but not completely thick yet, like medium gravy. Add the spinach,
cheese, a good dash of freshly cracked pepper and heat just until warmed
through. Spread mixture over rice and sprinkle very lightly with garlic powder.
Top with crushed potato chips.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until heated through. Let stand
for 10 minutes before serving.
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