Spinach, Gorgonzola and Lemon Rice

Name: Spinach, Gorgonzola and Lemon Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
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

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Recipe by DailyInspiration

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: 25mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

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.

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