Creamy rice with spinach
For this simple recipe, rice is mixed with a shallot cream before adding cooked spinach.
19 K 3/5 (5 reviews)
20 min.
Easy
4 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: May 28th 2023
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
1 shallot - 2
2 tablespoons olive oil - 3
200 g cream - 4
300 g cooked rice - 5
300 g cooked spinach - 6
20 g grated cheese (optional) - 7
salt - 8
pepper - Total weight: 855 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 6 min.
Cooking: 15 min.
All in all: 20 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 2 - 1 min.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, pour in 2 tablespoons olive oil and when hot add the shallot, salt and pepper.
Cook for 1 minute without browning.
Cook for 1 minute without browning.
Stage 3 - 7 min.
Add 200 g cream, salt and pepper again, stir and bring to a boil.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
Add 300 g cooked rice and mix.
Stage 5 - 4 min.
Stage 6
Serve with a sprinkle of grated cheese on top.
Remarks
The proportions of the recipe are very indicative, do not hesitate to adapt.
Keeping: A few days in the refrigerator, protected by a plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 90 RDI=30 % | 270 RDI=30 % | 380 RDI=60 % | 1,440 RDI=70 % | 6,020 RDI: 70 % |
| Per 100 g | 10 RDI=4 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 40 RDI=7 % | 170 RDI=8 % | 700 RDI: 8 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=9 % | 70 RDI=6 % | 90 RDI=10 % | 360 RDI=20 % | 1,510 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 2.35 €
- Per person : 0.60 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Cooked rice
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Cooked spinach
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Cream
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Olive oil
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