Grains and Greens Casserole

Recipe by From a Chef's Kitchen

Grains and Greens Casserole is very flexible! Vary the grains and vary the greens!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for pan
• ½ medium onion (finely chopped)
• 8 heads baby bok choy (sliced into 1/2-inch pieces)
• 1 bunch kale (stems removed, coarsely chopped)
• 1 bag (10-ounce) baby spinach
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 cups cooked brown rice (or barley, lentils or quinoa or a combination)
• salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 3 eggs (beaten)
• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Method

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Oil a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or saute pan.  Add onion and cook until softened, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Add the bok choy and kale in batches; cook each batch until wilted.  Stir in garlic.  Transfer to a large bowl.  Add spinach to wilt slightly.
4. Stir in cooked brown rice.  Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
5. Stir in eggs and cheese.
6. Transfer to prepared baking pan.  Cover with aluminum foil.  Bake 35 to 40 minutes.  Remove foil and continue baking until cheese and top is lightly browned.

View the recipe instructions at From a Chef's Kitchen