Mediterranean Spinach and Rice |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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from Kraft Foods. If you make the recipe as-is, it is more spinach-y and less rice-y. A 10-oz block of frozen spinach works nicely. I prefer more rice, so I use less spinach and usually go with brown rice. Great additions at the end include: chicken, toasted almonds, dried fruit, herbs to your liking, and anything else your heart desires! Note: Cooking time omits the time to cook the rice (you can use minute rice, a rice cooker, or stovetop - whatever you prefer). Ingredients:
1 cup long grain white rice |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
1/2 cup raisins |
1/2 cup golden raisin |
1 lb spinach leaves, washed dried, and coarsely chopped (or 10 oz frozen spinach thawed) |
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced |
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
salt |
Directions:
1. Cook rice according to package directions, omitting oil and salt.
2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
3. Add oil and garlic.
4. Stir until garlic is light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
5. Add raisins and cook for 1 minute.
6. Add spinach 1/3 at a time, tossing quickly just until each addition begins to wilt.
7. Add cooked rice, red bell pepper, feta cheese, and pepper.
8. Stir briefly to combine and season with salt to taste.
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