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Brown Rice with Spinach and Herbs

This rice recipe is a perfect addition to any dinner, especially during busy week nights.
Course Entree, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword rice dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 284kcal
Author Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp butter unsalted
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 c brown rice quick cooking
  • 2 c chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 bag baby spinach
  • 1 c green peas
  • ¼ c grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ c fresh herbs of choice (basil, mint, parsley, chives, etc.)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • In a medium sauce pot, saute onion in olive oil and butter until tender - about 5 minutes.
  • Add brown rice and saute 2-3 additional minutes.
  • Pour in broth and bring to boil then cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • When rice is fulling cooked, stir in spinach, peas and cheese.
  • Cook until spinach is wilted - about 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Excellent source of Vitamins A and C, Great souce of Iron and Calcium

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.2g | Protein: 10.8g | Fat: 6.1g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 334mg | Fiber: 9.6g