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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
284 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp butter (unsalted)
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 1 c brown rice (quick cooking)
- 2 c chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 bag baby spinach
- 1 c green peas
- ¼ c Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ c fresh herbs basil, mint, parsley, chives, etc, of choice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
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.
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Notes
- Excellent source of Vitamins A and C, Great souce of Iron and Calcium
Nutrition Information
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
52.2g
(17%)
Protein
10.8g
(22%)
Fat
6.1g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2.3g
(12%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
334mg
(14%)
Fiber
9.6g
(38%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 52.2g | 17% |
| Protein | 10.8g | 22% |
| Fat | 6.1g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 334mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.