Lunch: Cheesy Italian Rice with Sausage

Recipe by Lindsay Funston Use up the rest of the Italian sausage, rice (so cheap!), rice, cheese, and spinach for this killer cheesy rice.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Cheesy Italian Rice with Sausage

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

1 c. white rice
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 large onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
kosher salt
1/2 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed
2 c. chopped baby spinach
3/4 c. shredded mozzarella
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar
Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, cook rice according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, 6 minutes. Season with salt. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, then add spinach and cook until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes more.
Add cooked rice and cheese and stir until cheesy. Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze with lemon juice, and season with salt.

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