Speedy, Green Rice

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb fresh spinach, washed and chopped or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 cups instant rice
• 2 1/3 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 6 green onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 if using fresh spinach, drain well. if using frozen spinach, thaw and drain well.
• 2 in a large pan, saute spinach in butter for 2 to 3 minutes.
• 3 stir in rice, water, salt and oregano; bring to a boil. cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
• 4 stir in onion, lemon juice and parsley; heat through.
• 5 sprinkle with parmesan cheese when serving.