Spinach-Parmesan Rice

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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 5
 

Ingredients:

3/4 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
1/3 cup nonfat cream cheese -- softened
2 tablespoons nonfat cream cheese -- softened
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/4 cups uncooked white basmati rice
2 3/4 cups water
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach -- (1 package) thawed -- drained and squeezed dry
1/4 teaspoon pepper
 

Preparation:

Combine cottage cheese and next 4 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Set aside. Combine rice and water in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the chopped spinach, cottage cheese mixture, and pepper. Yield: 5 servings (serving size: 1 cup).