EASY Spinach Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra-virgin preferred)
• 1 medium Onion (peeled and diced)
• 2 pieces Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Green Onions (chopped; can use chives)
• 16 ounces Baby Spinach (washed and trimmed)
• 1 cup Long Grain White Rice (rinsed)
• 2.25 cups Vegetable Broth (low-sodium; can substitute chicken broth)
• 1 piece Chicken Bouillon Cube (optional, adds umami)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes, softened)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest (freshly grated)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Heat Oil

   Place the skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

2. Sauté Onions

   Add the diced onion to the hot oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6 minutes.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: medium

3. Add Garlic, Green Onions, and Dill

   Stir in the minced garlic, chopped green onions (or chives), and chopped dill. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium

4. Wilt the Spinach

   Add the whole package of baby spinach. Toss gently and cook until the leaves wilt down to about 1 cup, roughly 4 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium

5. Add Rice and Broth

   Pour in the rinsed rice, 2¼ cups vegetable broth, and crumble the chicken bouillon cube (if using). Stir to combine.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium-high

6. Bring to a Boil and Simmer

   Increase heat to bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: low

7. Finish with Butter

   After 20 minutes, uncover, stir once, then add the butter cubes. Continue cooking uncovered for another 5 minutes, allowing the butter to melt and the rice to finish absorbing liquid.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low

8. Add Lemon and Season

   Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, extra fresh dill, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix well and remove from heat.

   Time: PT2M

9. Serve

   Fluff the rice with a fork, transfer to a serving bowl, and enjoy hot as a side dish or base for protein.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

170

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

5 g

Fiber

2 g