Spinach Garlic Rice

Easy to make, good for you and tasty.  This makes a great side dish or lunch.

SPINACH GARLIC RICE

(serves 4)

Ingredients:

*1 cup brown rice

*2 cups water

*3 garlic cloves, minced

*1/2 cup onion, minced

*1 (10 ounce) bag spinach

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1/4 teaspoon black pepper

*1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

*1/2 lemon, juiced

*1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, shredded (optional)

Directions:

~Place rice, water, garlic, onions, salt, pepper & red pepper flakes into a medium pot.

~Cover, and cook over high heat.

~Once water is starts to boil, turn heat down to a low.

~Add spinach, cover and simmer for 40 minutes, or until rice is tender.

~Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice over rice, and fluff rice.

~Plate rice and sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top.

Variations:

-substitute brown rice for white rice (cook only 20 minutes).

-add 1/4 cup shredded carrots (when you add the spinach).

-add 1/4 cup chopped red peppers (add when you add rice).