Brown Rice with Spinach and Herbs
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- Total time
- 28 min
- Serves
- 4
- Cuisine
- American
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoon butter (unsalted)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 cup brown rice (quick cooking)
- 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 20 ounces baby spinach
- 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs of choice ((basil, mint, parsley, chives, etc.))
- Salt and pepper to taste
Steps
- 1
In a medium sauce pot, saute onion in olive oil and butter until tender - about 5 minutes. Add brown rice and saute 2-3 additional minutes.
- 2
Pour in broth and bring to boil then cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3
When rice is fulling cooked, flake with fork then stir in spinach, peas and cheese. Cook until spinach is wilted - about 5 minutes.
- 4
Garnish with fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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