RICE WITH SPINACH

172.6 Cals 4.1 Protein 32.3 Carbs 2.9 Fats
YIELD:5 SERVINGS
COURSE:Side Dish
CUISINE:American
INGREDIENTS
1 cup long grain rice
1 chicken or vegetable bullion
2 cups water
2 tsp butter
10 oz frozen spinach, thawed
2 cloves garlic
2 tsp olive oil
salt
fresh grated cheese, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
In a small heavy pot, melt butter.
Add rice and saute about 1 minute.
Add water and bullion and bring to a boil.
When all liquid evaporates, reduce flame to low and cover.
Cook about 15 minutes.
Shut flame off and keep covered another 5 minutes to let the steam finish cooking the rice.
Meanwhile, in a saute pan, heat olive oil.
Add garlic and saute until golden.
Add spinach and salt, mixing well for about 4 minutes.
Toss rice with spinach and top with good grating cheese like Pecorino Romano.
NOTES
Makes 4-1/2 cups.
Calories: 172.6kcal, Carbohydrates: 32.3g, Protein: 4.1g, Fat: 2.9g, Fiber: 1.8gBlue Smart Points:2Green Smart Points:2Purple Smart Points:2Points +:4