CREAMY SPINACH & MUSHROOM RISOTTO

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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.

Provided by Zatarains

Categories     Spinach

Time 40m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 1/2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) package ZATARAIN'S® Yellow Rice
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 cup baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 217.9, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 68.6, Sodium 149.3, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 4.8

Lucy Arauz
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my risotto turned out too soupy.


nawaraj ghimire
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This was a little too rich for my taste, but it was still good.


Nader Baloch
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I loved this risotto. The spinach and cheese really balanced out the flavor of the mushrooms.


rahmat ullha
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This risotto is so creamy and decadent. It's the perfect special occasion dish.


Dawa Zangmo
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to this risotto and it was delicious.


Khawar Raza
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This risotto is a great way to use up leftover spinach and mushrooms.


rina akter
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I love the simplicity of this risotto. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


Tyler Brinkman
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This risotto is so comforting and flavorful. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Muhamad waqas
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I made this risotto for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It was the perfect dish to serve with a roasted chicken.


Turtle Frog
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This was my first time making risotto and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the risotto was creamy and delicious.


Bishwajit Sarker
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I've made this risotto several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always so flavorful.


Raja yadav
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This risotto was absolutely delicious! The combination of spinach, mushrooms, and cheese was perfect, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.