Yield: 6 servings | Total Time: ~1hr

Ingredients

4 cups cooked brown rice

1 tbsp olive oil

2 cups finely chopped onions

2 pounds fresh spinach, finely chopped

1 tsp salt

5 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 tsp prepared mustard

1/2 cup sunflower seeds, divided

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup milk

1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese

Paprika for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch-by-13-inch baking dish and set aside. Place rice in a large mixing bowl and set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add onions, and sauté 6-8 minutes or until soft. Add spinach, salt and garlic. Cook 5 minutes more, stirring frequently. Add to rice, along with nutmeg, cayenne, black pepper, mustard, 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, eggs, milk and cheese. Spread into prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining sunflower seeds. Dust with paprika. Bake uncovered 35-40 mins until lightly browned. Serve hot.