Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Risotto

  4.5 – 2 reviews  • Spinach
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.
Total: 40 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 tablespoons butter
  2. ½ cup sliced mushrooms
  3. ½ cup chopped onion
  4. 2½ cups water
  5. 1 package (8 ounces) ZATARAIN’S® Yellow Rice
  6. ½ cup heavy cream
  7. ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  8. 1 cup baby spinach leaves

Instructions

  1. 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 information (Amount per serving): Calories: 417, Cholesterol: 69mg, Sodium: 1075mg, Protein: 9g, Total Fat: 21g, Fiber: 2g, Carbohydrate: 48g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 430
Total Fat 22 g
Saturated Fat 14 g
Carbohydrates 48 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 9 g
Cholesterol 71 mg
Sodium 121 mg

 

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