Spinach and Cheese Rice with Mushrooms

Transform your dinner table with this irresistibly creamy Spinach and Cheese Rice with Mushrooms—a delightful one-pan dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Featuring tender long-grain rice simmered in vegetable broth, this recipe gets an earthy boost from sautéed mushrooms, a fresh pop of color from chopped spinach, and a luscious, cheesy finish with melted mozzarella and parmesan. A hint of red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of heat to balance the creaminess, making it a crowd-pleaser for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. Ready in just 40 minutes, this quick, wholesome dish is perfect as a hearty main course or a flavorful side for your favorite protein. Keywords: spinach and cheese rice, mushrooms, creamy rice recipe, vegetarian dinner, one-pan meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 200 grams white mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 quarter cup grated parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring often, until they release their moisture and begin to brown.

Step 5

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Step 6

Add the rinsed rice to the skillet and toast it for 2 minutes, stirring to coat it in the oil and butter.

Step 7

Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 8

Once the rice is mostly cooked and the liquid is absorbed, stir in the chopped spinach. Cover again and cook for 3-5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

Step 9

Turn off the heat and stir in the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese until the mixture becomes creamy and the cheese is fully melted.

Step 10

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Step 11

Serve hot as a main course or side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1346.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1852.4

Total Fat 76.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 133.2mg	0%
Sodium 3650.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 220.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 16.6g
Protein 72.6g	0%

Vitamin D 22.2IU	0%
Calcium 1381.4mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 2930.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.0%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 47.4%