Spinach And Brown Rice Casserole

• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 c. mushrooms, sliced
• 1 large garlic clove
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbsp. whole wheat flour
• 2 c. low-fat cottage cheese
• 10 oz. frozen, chopped spinach, drained
• 3 c. cooked brown rice
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbsp. sunflower seeds

1. Heat oil in Dutch oven and saute onion, mushrooms and garlic until tender.
2. In a small bowl, mix egg, flour and cottage cheese. Add to sauteed vegetables along with the spinach. Stir in rice, pepper, thyme and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
3. Turn into a greased 12 x 8-inch baking dish and top with remaining Parmesan cheese and sunflower seeds. Bake at 375u0b0 for at least 30 minutes.

oil, onion, mushrooms, garlic, egg, whole wheat flour, lowfat cottage cheese, frozen, brown rice, freshly ground black pepper, thyme, parmesan cheese, sunflower seeds

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=882355 (may not work)