Cheesy Spinach and Garlic Rice

Total prep/cook time: ~25 min. Serves 4.

*Vegetarian; gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2 cups precooked Minute instant brown rice
• 8-10 oz fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 small onion, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Black pepper

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a pot with a tight fitting lid, and cook the onion and garlic over a medium heat, stirring regularly, for about 4 min, until soft and translucent. Add 1‐3/4 cups water and bring to a boil, then stir in rice, return to boil. Reduce heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and simmer for 5 min. Remove from heat and stir, cover. Let stand 5 min or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
2. Add the chopped spinach and grated cheese, and season with salt and a generous sprinkling of black pepper. Mix well, and continue to stir for a couple more minutes while the spinach wilts and the cheese melts, then serve.

Did you know?

Brown is the new white, at least it is when it comes to rice. The reason brown rice has many more nutrients than regular white rice is due to the fact that brown rice has only the outer layer, called the hull, removed while white rice has been refined for convenience with several layers—therefore nutrients, removed.

Nutrition Information (per 1 serving):

Total calories: 287 cal
Total fat: 11 g

Saturated fat: 4 g

Sodium: 443 mg

Total carbs: 40 g

Dietary fiber: 4 g

Protein: 12 g