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Spinach-Parmesan Rice

Course : Italian
Source: Cooking Light, Nov/Dec 1994, page 148
Serves: 5

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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 / Directions:

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).

Spinach-Parmesan Rice

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