Baked Spinach and Rice Parmesan

• 12 ounces frozen spinach,
• 4  servings of cooked white or brown rice
• 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese  + I usually add just ¼ cup more to get the perfect creamy texture but you don’t have to
• 1/2 cup finely shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnishing on top
• 2 eggs beaten ( I use Ener-G Egg Replacer)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to your liking
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper or to your liking
• ¼ tsp of nutmeg (you can omit this if you like but I enjoy the flavor)
• 2 tablespoons of flaxseed (omit if you wish)

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a pot cook spinach on your stove top. Drain all excess water and place back in pot.
3. Add cottage cheese, Parmesan, eggs or egg replacer, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Spray or butter a small baking pan. Pour in mixture.
5. Bake for about 20 minutes.
6. Let it sit for a few minutes. I transfer mine to a presentable bowl or plate, stir, and place on the table with the other food.
7. Serve warm, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Serves 4

This makes an excellent side dish accompaniment to chicken, fish, pork, or steak.

Or, like me, you can eat as a main dish. Served with green tea! :-)