Creamy rice with spinach


Creamy rice with spinach
For this simple recipe, rice is mixed with a shallot cream before adding cooked spinach.
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Last modified on: May 28th 2023
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 6 min.
Cooking: 15 min.
All in all: 20 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
Creamy rice with spinach : Stage 1
Prepare and slice 1 shallot.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 1 min.
Creamy rice with spinach : Stage 2
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.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 7 min.
Creamy rice with spinach : Stage 3
Add 200 g cream, salt and pepper again, stir and bring to a boil.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
Creamy rice with spinach : Stage 4
Add 300 g cooked rice and mix.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 4 min.
Creamy rice with spinach : Stage 5
Finish with 300 g cooked spinach, mix again and leave the spinach to warm up.

Check the seasoning.

Stage 6
Creamy rice with spinach : 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 recipe90 RDI=30 %270 RDI=30 %380 RDI=60 %1,440 RDI=70 %6,020 RDI: 70 %
Per 100 g10 RDI=4 %30 RDI=3 %40 RDI=7 %170 RDI=8 %700 RDI: 8 %
Per person20 RDI=9 %70 RDI=6 %90 RDI=10 %360 RDI=20 %1,510 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 2.35 €
  • Per person : 0.60 €

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