Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Risotto

This creamy and savory risotto can go with almost any dish. Start with Zatarain’s Yellow Rice and add mushroom, spinach, onion, heavy cream and Monterey Jack cheese for a side that will get as much attention as the main dish.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced mushrooms
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) package  ZATARAIN'S® Yellow Rice
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1  cup  baby spinach leaves

Directions

1. Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 2 minutes or until onion begins to soften.
2. Stir in water and Rice Mix. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in cream and cheese; cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until rice is tender. Stir in spinach. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.
3. Nutrition information (Amount per serving): Calories: 417, Cholesterol: 69mg, Sodium: 1075mg, Protein: 9g, Total Fat: 21g, Fiber: 2g, Carbohydrate: 48g.