CREAMY SPINACH & MUSHROOM RISOTTO

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This creamy and savory risotto can go with almost any dish. Start with Zatarain's Yellow Rice and add mushroom, spinach, onion, heavy cream and Monterey Jack cheese for a side that will get as much attention as the main dish.

Provided by Zatarain's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Zatarain's®

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup chopped onion
2 ½ cups water
1 (8 ounce) package ZATARAIN'S® Yellow Rice
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 2 minutes or until onion begins to soften.
  • Stir in water and Rice Mix. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in cream and cheese; cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until rice is tender. Stir in spinach. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 68.6 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1101.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

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