Cheesy Spinach Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup orzo pasta
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 cup white rice , like texmati brand
1 3/4 cups chicken stock or 1 3/4 cups broth
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
3/4-1 cup grated parmigiano reggeano cheese

Directions:

Rinse the rice.
Heat the olive oil in a fry pan over medium heat.
Toast the orzo to a golden brown.
Add the garlic to the pan and cook for another 30 seconds.
Add the rice, broth, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
Cover the pot, reduce the heat and simmer for another 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
Fold in the chopped spinach and grated cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	346.74 Kcal (1452 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.68g	18%
Cholesterol	4.13mg	1%
Sodium	279.63mg	12%
Potassium	705.95mg	15%
Total Carbs	51.54g	17%
Sugars	4.06g	16%
Dietary Fiber	5.38g	22%
Protein	13.43g	27%
Vitamin C	9.6mg	16%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	52%
Iron	5.1mg	28%
Calcium	210.1mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	102.76 Kcal (430 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.46g	18%
Cholesterol	1.22mg	1%
Sodium	82.87mg	12%
Potassium	209.22mg	15%
Total Carbs	15.28g	17%
Sugars	1.2g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.59g	22%
Protein	3.98g	27%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	52%
Iron	1.5mg	28%
Calcium	62.3mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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