BROWN RICE WITH SPINACH AND PARMESAN CHEESE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ¼ cups quick cook brown rice (see notes)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 (8 oz.) bag fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add onion and sauté 5-6 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and sauté another 30 seconds.
3. Add quick cook rice, thyme, salt and pepper and stir to get the rice coated in the oils.
4. Add chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Then cover, lower the heat to medium low and cook 15-20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
5. Add chopped fresh spinach on top of the rice, then cover and let sit for 5 minutes off the heat.
6. Stir spinach into the rice and add Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning and serve hot.