Green Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups loosely packed trimmed spinach, rinsed and dried
• ½ bunch parsley, stemmed, washed and dried
• ½ bunch cilantro, stemmed, washed and dried
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups long-grain rice, like basmati
• ½ cup toasted pine nuts

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

    259 calories; 9 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 38 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 302 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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8 servings

Preparation

1. Combine the spinach, parsley, cilantro, salt and 1/2 cup water in a blender and purée.
2. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat and add the rice. Stir to coat and cook 2 minutes. Stir in the spinach mixture and 2 1/2 cups water.
3. Heat to boiling, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 14 minutes. Turn off the heat and let rest 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve topped with toasted pine nuts.