SPINACH, GORGONZOLA AND LEMON RICE

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Makes a lovely side dish or can be used as a vegetarian meal. Prep time does not include cooking time for rice (your choice of white or brown).

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 (4 ounce) package gorgonzola, crumbled
1/2 cup heavy cream (or could use half & half)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cooked rice
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves (lightly packed)
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until soft. Add cheese & cook 3 minutes. Stir in cream, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir in rice and heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach just before serving. Sprinkle with lemon zest to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 41.4, Sodium 474.7, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7.7

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