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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This Spinach Rice Pilaf is a great side to any chicken, meat or poultry. It has very little fat, and lots of spinach and other veggies, so it is healthy too. Ingredients:
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 medium carrot, diced |
1 small onion, diced |
2 leeks, chopped |
1 stalk celery, chopped |
3/4 cup long-grain rice |
1/2 cup canned tomato, chopped |
1 cup chicken stock |
1 pinch salt and pepper |
1 lb spinach, rinsed, stems removed |
2 teaspoons italian parsley, chopped |
2 sprigs dill, chopped 2 sprigs |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in pan until hot. Saute carrot, onion, leeks and celery for 5 minutes. Add rice; saute 1 minute.
2. Add tomatoes; saute 2 minutes. Add all but 2 Tbsp stock. Bring to simmer; add salt and pepper. Cover; cook 10 minutes.
3. Add spinach; stir. Add remaining stock, if needed, and herbs. Cover; cook 5 minutes.
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