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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Dana's Spinach and Feta Brown Rice


Makes two generous 1/2 cup servings

1/4 c chopped sweet onion
1 t minced garlic
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves
3 T (about 3/4 ounce) crumbled low fat feta cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Lightly mist a small, nonstick skillet with olive oil spray.  Set over medium heat for 30 seconds.  Add the onion and garlic.  Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 mins, or until tender.  Do not allow to brown.  Add the rice and spinach.  Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 mins, or until the spinach is almost completely wilted.  STire in teh cheese.  Season and serve.

Nutrition per serving:
137 cal, 5 g protein, 27 g carbs, less than 1 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 192 mg sodium

Found in The Biggest Loser Cookbook pg 125