Cheesy Spinach Rice Pilaf

Submitted by windsurfer

"For a while my dd was helping out by deciding what's for dinner on thursday night. She found this recipe on Rachael Ray's website. It's become a weeky staple for us."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup orzo pasta
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 cup white rice, like texmati brand
• 1 3⁄4 cups chicken stock or 1 3/4 cups broth
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 3⁄4 - 1 cup grated parmigiano reggeano cheese

directions

1. Rinse the rice.
2. Heat the olive oil in a fry pan over medium heat.
3. Toast the orzo to a golden brown.
4. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for another 30 seconds.
5. Add the rice, broth, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
6. Cover the pot, reduce the heat and simmer for another 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
7. Fold in the chopped spinach and grated cheese.