SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPINACH RICE PILAF

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This is fabulous with fish and/or chicken. It can easily be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of chicken. It's quick, easy and was a hit with my family. Hope you enjoy.

Provided by PookeyLumLum

Categories     White Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small onion, minced
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (I use the ones soaked in olive oil)
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 bouillon cubes
2 cups water
1 cup jasmine rice (you can use long grain white rice)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add minced onion and garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add the sun-dried tomatoes and saute another minute.
  • Add the Jasmine rice and saute one minute.
  • Add the salt, pepper, bouillon cubes and water and stir.
  • Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat when boiling and simmer 15 minutes. (No peaking! Do not remove the lid while cooking!).
  • After 15 minutes, remove from heat and stir in the fresh spinach and lemon juice.
  • Cover and let steam 15 minutes. Voila!

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