Baked Rice with Spinach
Ingredients
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2¼ cups arborio rice
- 1½ cup white wine
- 4½ cups vegetable broth
- 6 oz fresh spinach, washed and chopped coarsely
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in skillet until hot over medium high heat, saute onions about 5 minutes
- Add rice, stir to coat, simmer 2 minutes
- Stir in wine, adding slowly and stirring until wine is absorbed
- Add broth and bring to a boil
- Simmer on low 6 to 8 minutes
- Stir in spinach, cheese, salt and pepper
- Spoon into 13 x 9 baking dish
- Sprinkle a bit more Parmesan on top
- Cover with foil
- Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes
This recipe comes from a book called “In-Style Parties” that I’ve had for years.
It’s warm and comforting with just enough green to make it taste fresh. Perfect as a side dish for roast chicken or pork.
Typically, I like potatoes instead of rice as a side dish for meat, but this has all the elegance of a rich risotto without the whole standing and stirring forever. Try it next time you’re looking for something different with meat.
You know what , I love that cheesy wine flavor for that rice…it must be super yummy in taste….
Priya,
It’s really good. Thanks for stopping by!
RMW
I love rice so much and I love spinach. This will be a main dish for me. What is arborio rice? I cannot wait to make this. Yum, yum, yummy!!
Hi Granny,
Arborio Rice is the kind you use to make risotto. Sometimes it’s in the Italian Food section of the grocery store.
RMW
Mmmmm that sounds like just the thing for Sunday supper, which will be…….roast chicken!
Pondside,
You’ll love it!
RMW
This sounds so creamy and delicious!
I’m always looking for new sides…love potatoes, but your rice dish would make a lovely alternate. Healthier too!
Ooh I can think of so many great dishes this would go with. Thanks RMW! 😀