Creamy Spinach & Tomatoes

Ingredients

• Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or prepared minced garlic)
• 1 (28 oz.) can petit diced tomatoes, drained
• 4-5 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream or half & half
• 1 cup uncooked, 4Sisters brown rice
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Shaved parmesan, if desired.

Instructions

1. Cook 4Sisters brown rice according to package instructions.
2. Coat a large skillet with olive oil over medium to medium high heat. Add the drained tomatoes, mix in garlic with the tomatoes, and add salt & pepper to taste. Let the tomatoes cook down, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced.
3. Once desired amount of spinach is wilted, add the heavy cream or half & half, & desired amount of salt & pepper & mix well. Heat about 1-2 minutes until cream is warm and remove from heat.
4. Serve over 4Sisters brown rice!
5. Top with shaved parmesan if desired.
6. This is an easy, delicious side dish to any protein like steak or fish or add sliced grilled or rotisserie chicken, shrimp, or fish for an easy, tasty protein bowl.

Notes

• Serves about 2-4.
• Cook time, about 15 minutes.