Clean Eating: Stovetop Spinach Casserole

Ingredients:
8 oz. homemade turkey sausage 
8 oz. ground sirloin
1 cup brown rice
1 (10 oz.) package frozen spinach
1 cup chopped onion
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 oz. neufchatel cheese
2 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:
Cook rice according to package directions.

While rice is cooking, prepare cheese sauce. Add almond milk to a small pot over medium heat. Cut cream cheese into small chunks and add to pot. Whisk until cream cheese is melted and milk comes to a simmer. Add shredded cheddar cheese and whisk until melted. Reduce heat to low.

Place frozen spinach on a microwave-safe plate. Defrost in microwave, about 3 minutes.

In a large skillet, add extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to pan. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Add turkey sausage and ground sirloin to skillet. Break up with spatula and cook until browned.

Add defrosted spinach, cooked rice and cheese sauce to pan and stir to combine.

Enjoy!