Florentine Rice

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1/2 pound fresh spinach
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 1 medium red bell pepper
 * 1/2 cup sliced green onions
 * 3 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
 * 1/4 teaspoon dried whole rosemary, crushed
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
 * 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

 * 1) Remove stems from spinach; wash leaves thoroughly and tear into large pieces.
 * 2) Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat; add spinach, red bell pepper, onions, garlic, pepper and rosemary.
 * 3) Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach is softened.
 * 4) Stir in rice, Cheese and nuts.
 * 5) Stir until thoroughly heated and Cheese is melted.