Parmesan Spinach Rice Ring

Description
Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach
 * 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
 * 1/3 cup minced onion
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
 * 1 tablespoon lime juice
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * vegetable cooking spray

Directions
Drain spinach in fine-meshed sieve, pressing out liquid into 4-cup glass measure to reserve. Set spinach aside.

Add water to spinach liquid to measure 3 cups. Place liquid and rice in heavy 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; stir. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Cook onion and garlic in oil in large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in spinach; cook 1 minute or until hot. Add spinach mixture, cheese, lime juice, and pepper to hot rice; stir well. Press rice mixture into 5- to 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Cover with plate and let stand 5 minutes. Unmold onto serving plate. Serve immediately.