Spinach Rice

Side Dishes

I like to serve this Greek-style rice dish alongside steaks with mushrooms. It makes an elegant side that can be doubled for guests.

Average Rating: 4.333333

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
2 cups fresh baby spinach

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in water, parsley, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; top with spinach.
2. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand until rice is tender, 7-10 minutes. Stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 235 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 fat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.