BUTTERED SPINACH AND RICE

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This is an interesting variation on the basic rice side dish from Taste of the Caribbean by Rosamund Grant. It is tasty all on its own, but unassuming enough to serve with a spicier dish to top it off. Note: The original recipe called for 2 1/2 cups basmati rice with 2 1/2 cups of water - I used that same amount of water with just a little over 1 cup of regular long grain rice and it was just right. Collard greens could also be used in place of the spinach.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 -2 fresh tomato, chopped
1 cup long grain rice
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 1/2 cups stock or 2 1/2 cups water
12 ounces shredded fresh spinach (or 8 oz frozen spinach)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • melt butter in a saucepan with tight-fitting lid.
  • Gently saute the onion for 3 or 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped tomatoes.
  • Add the rice and crushed garlic, gently cook for 5 minutes.
  • Gradually add the stock or water, stirring constantly.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, till rice is almost cooked, then reduce heat to low.
  • Spread the spinach in a thick layer over the rice.
  • Cover the pan and cook over low heat, 5-8 minutes, till spinach has wilted and rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.1, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 140.3, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 6.7

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