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Riso Verde (Green Rice)
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup green onion, minced
1 cup parsley, minced
1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 cups short grain rice
3 1/2 cups chicken stock, hot
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
parmesan cheese, grated
Directions:
1. In a 2 quart heavy saucepan with a tight fitting lid, heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter.
2. Add the onions, parsley and spinach.
3. Cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
4. Mix in the rice and stir until translucent.
5. Add 2 cups of the chicken stock, salt and pepper.
6. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
7. Add remaining broth, cover and cook another 10 minutes or until the rice is tender and light.
8. Lightly mix in the remaining butter with a fork. Serve topped with cheese.
By RecipeOfHealth.com