Spinach Rice Pilaf

Submitted by Chef #804025

"This Spinach Rice Pilaf is a great side to any chicken, meat or poultry. I was searching for this recipe after having this dish at a Greek resturant, and found it on another website. It has very little fat, and lots of spinach and other veggies, so it is healthy too."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 6-8 cups
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 leeks, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup long-grain rice
• 1⁄2 cup canned tomato, chopped
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 pinch salt and pepper
• 1 lb spinach, rinsed, stems removed
• 2 teaspoons Italian parsley, chopped
• 2 sprigs dill, chopped 2 sprigs

directions

1. Heat oil in pan until hot. Saute carrot, onion, leeks and celery for 5 minutes. Add rice; saute 1 minute.
2. Add tomatoes; saute 2 minutes. Add all but 2 Tbsp stock. Bring to simmer; add salt and pepper. Cover; cook 10 minutes.
3. Add spinach; stir. Add remaining stock, if needed, and herbs. Cover; cook 5 minutes.