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.
Priya says
March 12, 2016 at 5:01 amYou know what , I love that cheesy wine flavor for that rice…it must be super yummy in taste….
Rocky Mountain Woman says
March 14, 2016 at 3:32 pmPriya,
It’s really good. Thanks for stopping by!
RMW
Granny Annie says
March 12, 2016 at 5:03 amI 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!!
Rocky Mountain Woman says
March 14, 2016 at 3:31 pmHi Granny,
Arborio Rice is the kind you use to make risotto. Sometimes it’s in the Italian Food section of the grocery store.
RMW
Pondside says
March 12, 2016 at 8:20 amMmmmm that sounds like just the thing for Sunday supper, which will be…….roast chicken!
Rocky Mountain Woman says
March 14, 2016 at 3:30 pmPondside,
You’ll love it!
RMW
Barbara Schieving says
March 16, 2016 at 5:44 pmThis sounds so creamy and delicious!
Barbara says
March 23, 2016 at 8:39 amI’m always looking for new sides…love potatoes, but your rice dish would make a lovely alternate. Healthier too!
Lorraine @Not Quite Nigella says
March 24, 2016 at 6:42 pmOoh I can think of so many great dishes this would go with. Thanks RMW! 😀