Spinach and Cheddar Rice

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Spinach and Cheddar Rice

 

2 tbsps. chopped scallions

3 ounces uncooked regular long grain rice

2 tsps. each margarine and all-purpose flour

1/2 cup  milk

3/4 ounce sharp  Cheddar cheese, shredded

1/4 cup thawed frozen chopped spinach

 

In saucepan combine 1 1/4 cups water and the scallion; cover and cook over high

heat until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in rice.

Reduce heat to low, re-cover, and let simmer until rice is tender and liquid is

absorbed, about 15 minutes.

While rice is cooking prepare sauce. In small nonstick saucepan melt margarine

over high heat. Sprinkle flour over margarine and stir quickly to combine; cook,

stirring, for 1 minute.

Stir in milk. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring, until mixture thickens,

about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and cook until cheese melts.

Add spinach to rice mixture and stir to combine. Pour cheese mixture over

spinach-rice mixture and stir to combine.