Spinach, Gorgonzola and Lemon Rice

Makes a lovely side dish or can be used as a vegetarian meal. Prep time does not include cooking time for rice (your choice of white or brown).

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  cups fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) package gorgonzola, crumbled
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream (or could use half & half)
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3  cups cooked rice
• 2  cups  fresh  baby spinach leaves (lightly packed)
• 2  teaspoons lemon zest

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until soft. Add cheese & cook 3 minutes. Stir in cream, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir in rice and heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach just before serving. Sprinkle with lemon zest to serve.