Simmered Italian Rice

This simmered Italian rice recipe turns plain rice into a delicious side dish when it's cooked in broth and accented with spinach and Parmesan cheese.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 177 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.75 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 1.75 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Certified Organic Chicken Broth or

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat broth and Italian seasoning in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil.

Step 2

Stir in spinach and rice; reduce heat to low. Cover saucepan; cook until rice is tender, 20 minutes. Stir in ½ cup Parmesan cheese. Serve with additional cheese.