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Simmered Italian Rice

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  • prep time: 10 min
  • total time: 35 min
  • serves: 4 people

Plain rice turns into a deliciously different side when it's cooked in broth and accented with spinach and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Organic 100% Natural Chicken Broth or Natural Goodness Lower Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed
  • 3/4 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Tips

    • Easy Substitution: This recipe will work with any variety of Swanson® Broth.
  • Step 1

    Heat the broth and Italian seasoning in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil.

  • Step 2

    Stir the rice in the saucepan. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.  Stir in the spinach and cheese.  Season to taste.  Serve with additional cheese.

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Made With

Calories 187
Total Fat 3 g
Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 9 mg
Sodium 610 mg
Total Carb 29 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugar 0 g
Protein 7 g
Vitamin D 1 %DV
Calcium 13 %DV
Iron 11 %DV
Potassium 2 %DV
Calories 187
Total Fat 3 g
Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 9 mg
Sodium 455 mg
Total Carb 29 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugar 0 g
Protein 7 g
Vitamin D 1 %DV
Calcium 13 %DV
Iron 10 %DV
Potassium 2 %DV
Calories 190
Total Fat 3 g
Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 9 mg
Sodium 465 mg
Total Carb 29 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugar 0 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 1 %DV
Calcium 13 %DV
Iron 10 %DV
Potassium 2 %DV

This nutritional information refers to each serving of the entire recipe and not just the products used as ingredients.