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Italian Rice

By: Michelle Armistead 
"Bring a bit of Italy to the table without the usual pasta and sauce. This colorful side dish blends fluffy rice, fresh spinach and roasted red peppers.' The amount of garlic can be adjust to fit your personal taste,' suggests Michelle Armistead of Marlboro, New Jersey. 'For me, the more garlic, the better!'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
  • 8 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups hot cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Stir in spinach. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender; drain well. Add the vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir in the rice and red peppers until combined. Cook and stir until heated through.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 151 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 398 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This went down the disposal I'm afraid. It's my own fault, as I knew the balsamic vinegar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2008 by Kristin   view full review
This was delicious and beautiful! Used brown basmatic rice and served with Chicken with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2010 by KSEMPSROTT   view full review
Really good. I think next time I'll add some cherry tomatoes and top with parmesan.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by MISSCANADA   view full review
Suprised that this was really good! Balsamic sounded like it was overpower but it's really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2012 by SP2B   view full review
Very bland. Had to add more balsamic vinegar, italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and greek...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2011 by CaptainMax Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Being a new cook, this dish was easy (but it doesn't turn out LOOKING easy), and tastes great!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2010 by littlelamb   view full review
I really wanted to like this but my husband and I both thought it was quite bland. I will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2010 by Emma   view full review
Delicious and so easy to make. My family loved this dish! And to make it even better..It is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2010 by Magpie   view full review
Great - and even better, the perfect fridge clean out for me tonight. I'm trying to get more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2011 by CQuinn   view full review
Very good and easy to make. I made it with a little extra spinach because we love it so much...

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