Delicious Family Spring Casserole
A vibrant and nourishing spring casserole packed with fresh vegetables, creamy cheese, and hearty grains, perfect for family gatherings and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1 bunch Asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups Creamy Cheese (ricotta or cottage)
- 2 cups Grains (quinoa, brown rice, or whole-wheat pasta)
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Fresh Herbs (basil or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the onions and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until softened.
- Add the asparagus and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts and asparagus is bright green.
- Mix the sautéed vegetables with cooked grains and halved cherry tomatoes in a large mixing bowl.
- Fold in the creamy cheese and season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and top with more cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. It reheats well too.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg