“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Spinach-Pine Nut Whole-Grain Pilaf MONDAY

June 22, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Diabetes Self Management, Meatless Monday | 2 Comments
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This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is a Spinach-Pine Nut Whole-Grain Pilaf. It’s made using Brown Rice, Pine Nuts, Spinach Leaves, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Basil Leaves, Salt, and Red Pepper Flakes. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Spinach-Pine Nut Whole-Grain Pilaf
Make the most of the seasonal ingredients beginning to fill up your kitchen with this pilaf recipe. A delicious addition to any meal, this simple side dish requires just a few simple ingredients tossed together with some herbs and oil.

Ingredients
2 cups hot cooked brown rice or bulgur
1 1/2 ounces pine nuts or slivered almonds, toasted
2 ounces spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions
* Place hot rice in large bowl, add remaining ingredients and toss gently, yet thoroughly until spinach is slightly wilted.
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