Greek Spinach and Rice
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Spinach, lemon, and oregano transform rice into a perky side dish with Mediterranean-style flair.
Servings:
Makes 4 side-dish servings.
Total Time:
25 mins
Ingredients
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1 cupwatersee savings
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1medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)see savings
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2cloves garlic, mincedsee savings
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1 teaspoondried oregano, crushedsee savings
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1 teaspooninstant chicken bouillon granulessee savings
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1/2 teaspoonfinely shredded lemon peel or 1 tablespoon lemon juicesee savings
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1/8 teaspoonpeppersee savings
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1/2 cuplong-grain ricesee savings
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1/2 of a 10-ouncepackage frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drainedsee savings
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Lemon peel strips (optional)see savings
Directions
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In a medium saucepan combine water, onion, garlic, oregano, chicken bouillon granules, lemon peel or juice, and pepper. Bring to boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Stir in spinach. Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes more or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir lightly with a fork before serving. Garnish with lemon peel strips, if desired. Makes 4 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 113, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 251 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 55%, Vitamin C 18%, Calcium 6%, Iron 11%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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