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.