Greek Spinach and Rice

Spinach, lemon, and oregano transform rice into a perky side dish with Mediterranean-style flair.


Greek Spinach and Rice

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Servings: Makes 4 side-dish servings.
Total Time: 25 mins
Related Categories: Rice, Spinach

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup
    water
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  • medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
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  • cloves garlic, minced
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  • 1 teaspoon
    dried oregano, crushed
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  • 1 teaspoon
    instant chicken bouillon granules
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    finely shredded lemon peel or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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  • 1/8 teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 1/2 cup
    long-grain rice
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  • 1/2 of a 10-ounce
    package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
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    Lemon peel strips (optional)
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Directions
1.
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.
2.
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
Per serving: 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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