Side dishe for 4
Rice with Spinach
$4.20for 450 minServes 4
Brown rice simmers with garlic and bouillon, then cooks with frozen spinach for a warm, hearty side dish.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild, 6.5 oz$0.15/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.97Typical price | |
| Chicken breast, 0.5 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price | |
| Butter, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.13Typical price | |
| Frozen vegetables, 10 oz$0.10/oz typical | 10 oz | $1.00Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price | |
| Parmesan, 0.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.20 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeBudgetSide dishes
Typical price
$1.05 per serving$4.20 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup whole grain brown rice
- 1 chicken or vegetable bullion
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 tsp butter
- 10 oz frozen spinach
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp olive oil
- salt
- fresh grated cheese (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Cook the garlic in the oil for 1 minute.
- Add the rice, water, bouillon, butter, salt, and pepper, then cover and simmer for 32 minutes.
- Stir in the frozen spinach, cover the saucepan, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Fluff the rice and season it with salt and pepper before serving.
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