Poached Eggs in Green Rice Nests

This recipe from Better Homes and Gardens magazine May 1942 sounded a bit odd, but I had leftover cooked rice to use up so I thought "Why not"?? And actually.. it was quite nice!

It wasnt  exactly the green I imagined, but the rice took on a green tinge.. probably from the spinach. It was very quick and simple to make, very filling and it was quite tasty. I had it for breakfast... though it would also make a good lunch .I made no changes to the recipe... and I should imagine that you could add other leftover veg.. and perhaps a few mushrooms without spoiling the texture

½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup butter
2 cups chopped, cooked spinach
2 cups cooked rice (35 cup uncooked)
½ cup cubed American cheese
Salt and pepper
4 eggs, poached

• Fry onion in butter until soft but not brown.
• Add spinach, rice, cheese, and seasonings.
• Cook over low heat, tossing occasionally, until cheese melts.
• Make nests in individual dishes
• Place a poached egg in each.
• Serves 4.

Better Homes and Gardens Magazine
May 1942