GORGONZOLA LEMON RICE
“Rice to the Rescue!” Recipe Contest Winner - Kelly Mapes Yield: Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
• 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms • 1 (4-ounce) package Gorgonzola cheese crumbles • 1/2 cup heavy cream • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper • 3 cups cooked rice • 2 cups lightly-packed torn fresh spinach leaves • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Directions
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
Add mushrooms and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in cheese and continue to stir frequently until cheese melts, about 3 minutes.
Stir in cream, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Stir in rice and heat until hot, about 5 minutes.
Toss in spinach just before serving.
Garnish with lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts Calories 272 Total Fat 17g Cholesterol 44mg Sodium 532mg Total Carbohydrate 25g Dietary Fiber 2g Protein 7g USA Rice Federation (www.usarice.com)
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