Cook brown rice with a pinch of salt in 1-1/2 cups of boiling water for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

In a large saucepan, saute leeks, scallions, garlic, bouillon, remaining salt and pepper in oil until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.

Add spinach, cooked rice (and any water not absorbed by rice) and remaining 3 cups water. Heat through and serve hot.

Per serving: 181 cal, 4 g prot, 348 mg sod, 32 g carb, 4 g fat, 0 mg chol, 81 mg calcium

for you by Karen Mintzias