Chickpea Brown Rice Spinach Artichoke Casserole
Chickpea Brown Rice Spinach Artichoke Casserole is a comforting and nutritious dish that effortlessly combines earthy chickpeas, fresh spinach, and tangy artichokes in a creamy base. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this delicious casserole is not only easy to prepare but also caters to both vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Enjoy it warm alongside your loved ones—it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain brown rice
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp agar-agar powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the brown rice in vegetable broth according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked brown rice, chickpeas, spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic powder, agar-agar powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (about 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg