Shrimp and Creamy Spinach-Feta Rice

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup golden raisin
• 1/2 cup julienne strips red bell pepper

• 1 (6 ounce) package fresh baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 lb medium cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (thawed if frozen)
• 3 cups cooked rice (hot medium or long grain white rice)
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese with dried basil and tomato or plain feta cheese
• toasted pine nuts (optional) or sliced almonds (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add raisins and bell pepper;

3. 3

   sauté 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add spinach, salt and pepper; toss until spinach is just wilted.

5. 5

   Add shrimp; sauté 30 seconds.

6. 6

   Add hot rice and feta cheese.

7. 7

   Toss all ingredients until heated through and cheese is soft and creamy.

8. 8

   Top with toasted nuts, if desired.