
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting any salt. Drain.
Whisk milk, egg whites, salt, if desired, nutmeg, and pepper in large bowl until well blended. Stir in spinach and 2 tablespoons cheese. Add orzo; gently mix. Spoon evenly into prepared pie plate.
Combine bread crumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons cheese in small bowl. Stir in butter. Sprinkle evenly over spinach mixture.
Bake 20 minutes or until topping is golden brown and center is set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
*Note: To make fresh bread crumbs, tear 1 1/2 slices bread into pieces; process in food processor until coarse crumbs form.
Source: Diabetic Cooking
Serving Size 4 servings
Servings 14
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 292
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Saturated Fat 3g15%
- Cholesterol 13mg5%
- Sodium 399mg17%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Protein 15g30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting any salt. Drain.
Whisk milk, egg whites, salt, if desired, nutmeg, and pepper in large bowl until well blended. Stir in spinach and 2 tablespoons cheese. Add orzo; gently mix. Spoon evenly into prepared pie plate.
Combine bread crumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons cheese in small bowl. Stir in butter. Sprinkle evenly over spinach mixture.
Bake 20 minutes or until topping is golden brown and center is set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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