Spinach and Rice

Name: Spinach and Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 6 green onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup uncooked brown rice; 2-3/4 cups water; 1/3 cup snipped fresh dill; 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach

Dill and oregano do a nice job of dressing up this dish. It makes a great side with savory lamb or pork chops. —Laura Nurse, Lilburn, Georgia

Ingredients

6 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup uncooked brown rice
2-3/4 cups water
1/3 cup snipped fresh dill
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned.
Stir in the water, dill, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender. Add spinach; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 110 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Spinach and Rice in Healthy Cooking February/March 2011

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LibbiPeach

Aug 14, 2011

I had to improvise on the time to cook as i use the minute brown rice, but it turned out well, altho hubby nixed it cuz he doesn't like the wilted spinach. I loved it tho!
jpwyner

Jun 11, 2011

It was moist with great flavor.
CWOCN

Mar 19, 2011

good blend of flavors