Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 3/4 cup Arborio rice or other short-grain rice
  • 3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups (1-inch) sliced asparagus (about 1 pound)
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 2 minutes. Add lemon rind; saute 2 minutes. Add rice; saute 3 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in asparagus, spinach, and nutmeg; cook, uncovered, 2 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Top each serving with cheese. Serve immediately.