Spinach Rice Pilaf

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

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

Recipe

• 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.