275 calorie Italian Sausage-Spinach-Rice Bowl w/Photo

I posted this the other day in Food and Fitness and knew it was the wrong category when I scrolled down and saw the Recipes category.. so here it is again.

This recipe was originally from the Cooking Light website, but I made a few changes. It is so tasty and only 275 calories. The recipe originally called for orzo instead of rice, but I prefer rice and I'm sure you can use your preference of starch and it will still be delish ... and it's SO easy to make!


Sausage-Spinach-Rice Bowl

1 Pouch of Uncle Ben’s Basmati Rice (90 Second Ready Rice)
1.5 tsp olive oil
1 Package Isernio’s Bulk (15 oz) Chicken Italian Sausage
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
5 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
1 (9 oz) package baby spinach
2 tbsp grated asiago cheese (parmesan may be substituted)

 Heat rice per package instructions.
 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
 Add olive oil and swirl.
 Add sausage and red pepper flakes; cook 4 minutes or until sausage is browned and crumbled
 Add garlic; cook 30 seconds stirring constantly.
 Add spinach and continue to cook for 30 seconds or until spinach begins to wilt, tossing constantly.
 Stir in rice; cook 1 minute or until heated.
 Sprinkle with asiago cheese.
 Divide into 4 servings.

Makes 4 servings.

Per MFP Analysis 275 calories per serving

PS If you are on a sodium restricted diet, you may have to juggle your day's sodium a little. MFP says about 850mg sodium.