1. Bring
the water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the rice and cover.
Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
2. Wash
the spinach under cold water and drain. Steam the
spinach until tender (10-15 minutes). Squeeze all of the water
out of the spinach.
3. Heat
the oil in a sauté pan. Add the onion and sauté until the
onion becomes limp.
4.
In a bowl, add the milk and egg. Beat to blend well. Add the
cheddar cheese and stir. Mix in the onion and spinach. Stir to
blend. Add the rice and gently stir to blend well.
5. Pour
the rice and spinach mixture into a 2 quart casserole
baking dish. Spread the mixture evenly and sprinkle the top
with the parmesan cheese. Cover and bake in a preheated
350º F oven for 30 minutes.