Arthritis Self-Management

You know that spinach is a nutritional powerhouse, but you just don’t love it — yet. Try this luxurious risotto, which allows even the pickiest of eaters to enjoy their leafy greens.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes

Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: about 3/4 cup

Ingredients

2 cups fresh spinach leaves
2–3 tablespoons water
1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
41/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups Arborio rice
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Wash spinach and remove stems. Place in a medium saucepan with water and heat over medium heat until spinach is wilted. Drain and press out excess liquid; remove from pan and set aside. In small saucepan, combine wine (if using) and chicken broth and bring to a boil. In medium saucepan, sauté rice in oil. Stir until rice is coated and slightly browned. Add broth a small amount (1/4 to 1/2 cup) at a time and stir, letting rice absorb liquid before adding more. It should take about 20 minutes for all liquid to be absorbed and rice to be tender. Add spinach, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper and mix well.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving:
Calories: 356
Protein: 8 g
Total fat: 10 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 1 mg
Sodium: 450 mg
Dietary fiber: 2 g
Carbohydrate: 54 g