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spinach, gorgonzola and lemon rice

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
Sugar Land, TX

Makes a wonderful side dish -- the lemon really adds a wonderful favor. Feel free to use brown or white rice.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For spinach, gorgonzola and lemon rice

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 c
    fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
  • 1 pkg
    4-oz. package gorgonzola, crumbled
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream (or half and half)
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 3 c
    cooked rice
  • 2 c
    fresh baby spinach leaves (lightly packed)
  • 2 tsp
    lemon zest

How To Make spinach, gorgonzola and lemon rice

  • 1
    Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • 2
    Add mushrooms and cook until soft. Add cheese and cook 3 minutes. Stir in cream, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Stir in rice and heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach just before serving. Sprinkle with lemon zest to serve.
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