Sun-Dried Tomato Spinach Rice Pilaf |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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. Ingredients:
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) |
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add minced onion and garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
3. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and saute another minute.
4. Add the Jasmine rice and saute one minute.
5. Add the salt, pepper, bouillon cubes and water and stir.
6. Cover and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat when boiling and simmer 15 minutes. (No peaking! Do not remove the lid while cooking!).
8. After 15 minutes, remove from heat and stir in the fresh spinach and lemon juice.
9. Cover and let steam 15 minutes. Voila!
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