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SPINACH,
RICE, AND FETA PIE
2
teaspoons butter or stick margarine
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
2 cups cooked long-grain rice
3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 large egg whites
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach,
thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
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Melt
butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add
onion, sauté 3 minutes. Stir in the flour,
salt, and pepper. Gradually add the milk, stirring
with a whisk until well-blended. Bring mixture
to a simmer; cook 1 minute or until slightly thick,
stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat; stir
in rice, feta cheese, egg, egg whites, and spinach.
Pour mixture into a 9-inch pie plate coated with
cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Cover and
chill.
To
serve, let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.
Preheat
oven to 400°F.
Bake
pie, uncovered, at 400°F for 30 minutes or
until set.
Broil
for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Serves
6.
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