Rich Rice with Mushrooms and Spinach – IC Friendly Side Dish

Here is a side dish that will surely get rave reviews from everyone and can go with so many main dishes. From icdietblog.wordpress.com.

Rich Rice with Mushrooms and Spinach
Makes 6 servings


Ingredients:

4 cups cooked brown rice, divided
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 sweet onion, chopped (if tolerated)
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup pure sour cream
1 cup finely chopped spinach (packed), may use fresh or well-drained frozen spinach
1 cup grated Swiss (if tolerated) or cheddar cheese
salt and pepper (if tolerated) to taste


Directions:

Spoon half the rice into shallow 2-quart greased baking dish. Melt butter in large skillet. Add onion, mushrooms and seasonings. Cook over medium heat until onions are soft but not brown. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream. Spread mixture over rice. Cover with spinach. Top with remaining rice; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.