Description
Easy Creamy Spinach Rice is a comforting and delicious dish that elevates simple ingredients into a creamy, flavorful masterpiece. This delightful recipe combines fluffy long-grain rice with vibrant spinach and rich cream, making it an irresistible side dish or a standalone meal. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish guarantees to impress with its stunning presentation and mouthwatering aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and onion, and rinsing the spinach.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in the rice and toast lightly for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice absorbs the liquid (15-20 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese; simmer for another 5 minutes until creamy.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted (1-2 minutes) before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 325mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg