Spinach & Rice Pilaf
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 C. (20 g) pine nuts or slivered almonds
- 4 T. butter
- 4 T. olive oil
- 2 C. (400 g) uncooked rice
- 1/2 C. (100 g) heavy cream
- 1/2 box (10 oz./150 g) frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed 4 C. (1 liter) water or broth
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Saute onion, carrot, garlic, and pine nuts in 4 T. butter and 4 T. olive oil until lightly brown.
- Add the rice and stir so the grains get coated with the butter/oil.
- Add cream; simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Add spinach, water (or broth), salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and simmer 15-18 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
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Variation
Omit spinach. Steam 1/2 C. (50 g) broccoli flowerets and stir in at the end.