Frieda's Spinach and Mushroom Rice Recipe

Name: Frieda's Spinach and Mushroom Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup wild rice (read *Note); ½ cup long grain rice; vegetable broth, to cook rice (or chicken broth); 2 tablespoons butter; 3 shallots, peeled and sliced; 5 ounces fresh mushrooms; 5 ounces fresh spinach, chopped; ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; salt, to taste; ¼ teaspoon freshly grated black pepper

Servings: persons

¼ cup wild rice (read *Note)
½ cup long grain rice
vegetable broth, to cook rice (or chicken broth)
2 tablespoons butter
3 shallots, peeled and sliced
5 ounces fresh mushrooms
5 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
salt, to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly grated black pepper

1
Cook rices separately in vegetable or chicken broth according to package directions.
2
(*Note: Wild rice usually take close to an hour to cook.
3
If you use long grain *brown* rice then both rice varieties can be cooked together; consequently one less pan to clean).
4
In a skillet on medium heat, melt the butter and saute the shallots until just they begin to soften.
5
Add the mushrooms and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes or *just* until the mushrooms begin to soften.
6
DO NOT overcook!
7
When both rices are done cooking, stir in the chopped spinach and sauteed vegetable mixture.
8
Heat through about 1 minute, season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.

191

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup wild rice (read *Note), ½ cup long grain rice, vegetable broth, to cook rice (or chicken broth), 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Frieda's Spinach and Mushroom Rice falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Frieda's Spinach and Mushroom Rice

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