SPINACH RICE PILAF

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This Spinach Rice Pilaf is a great side to any chicken, meat or poultry. I was searching for this recipe after having this dish at a Greek resturant, and found it on another website. It has very little fat, and lots of spinach and other veggies, so it is healthy too.

Provided by ashleyann12

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Heat oil in pan until hot. Saute carrot, onion, leeks and celery for 5 minutes. Add rice; saute 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes; saute 2 minutes. Add all but 2 Tbsp stock. Bring to simmer; add salt and pepper. Cover; cook 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach; stir. Add remaining stock, if needed, and herbs. Cover; cook 5 minutes.

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