Rice Recipes
Creamy Blue Cheese Rice with Spinach and Walnuts
IACP Take 5! Recipe Contest Winner - Elizabeth Matlin
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup water
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, undrained
1 4-ounce package crumbled blue cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted*
Heat cream cheese and water in large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add spinach, blue cheese, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes. Add rice; cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in walnuts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 282
Total Fat 19g
Cholesterol 42mg
Sodium 680mg
Total Carbohydrate 20g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Protein 10g
*To toast walnuts, spread nuts on small baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
