“Rice to the Rescue!” Recipe Contest Winner - Lane McLoud Yield: Makes 6 servings.

1/3 cup butter or margarine 2 cups sliced mushrooms 1 3-ounce package cream cheese, cubed 3 cups cooked rice 2 cups fresh spinach, torn 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper   Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook until soft, 2 to 4 minutes. Add cream cheese; stir until melted. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add rice; stir until well blended and heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.   In large bowl, combine rice mixture, spinach, Parmesan cheese, walnuts, salt and pepper. Toss well.

Meal Part: Side Dish   Preparation: Quick and Easy   Special Diets: Vegetarian   Main Ingredient: Vegetables, Cheese, Nuts   Cuisine Type: American

Nutrition Facts Calories 330   % Daily Value* Total Fat 22g Cholesterol 42mg Sodium 662mg Total Carbohydrate 25g Dietary Fiber 2g Protein 9g