Mediterranean Spinach Artichoke Rice with Pine Nuts

Serves 4 main dish (or 6 side dish)

5 Member Ratings

A meatless main dish or as a side-dish to rosemary grilled lamb chops.

Ingredients:

1	pkg	(12 oz.) frozen spinach soufflé
3	cups	Water Maid^® Medium Grain Rice or River^® White Rice, cooked *
1	jar	(5 oz.) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2	cup	Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
		salt
		ground black pepper
2		plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4	cup	pine nuts, lightly toasted

Directions:

* Use leftover cooked rice. Or, prepare 1 cup of rice according to package directions. This will yield about 3 cups of cooked rice.

Cook spinach soufflé in microwave according to package directions. Place into a microwave-safe bowl; add cooked rice, chopped artichokes and grated cheese, blending well. Season to taste with salt and pepper; return to microwave and cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes longer, or until heated through, stirring to blend.

Remove to an attractive serving dish; top with plum tomatoes, and pine nuts.

Tips and Suggestions:

Try preparing this dish with Mahatma®; Carolina®, or Gourmet House® Basmati Rice. This recipe can be put together in minutes and is terrific as either a meatless main dish or a tasty side dish served with rosemary grilled lamb chops.

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