Special Spinach and Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 2 pounds raw, chopped spinach
• 1 cup chopped ohnion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 beaten eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cup grated cheddar or Monterey jack cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons tamari sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• a few dashes each nutmeg and cayenne (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
• paprika to taste