Whole grains and greens in one easy side dish.

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 55 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

2 1/2 cups water
1 cup brown rice
2 cups baby spinach or arugula
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

Bring water and rice to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 40 to 50 minutes. Stir spinach (or arugula) into the hot rice, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 170 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 36 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 166 mg sodium; 116 mg potassium.


2 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings

This recipe could be greatly improved by the addition of a little olive oil and lemon juice.

Anonymous, Roselle, IL