Spinach & Rice Pilaf Recipe

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

1. Saute onion, carrot, garlic, and pine nuts in 4 T. butter and 4 T. olive oil until lightly brown.
2. Add the rice and stir so the grains get coated with the butter/oil.
3. Add cream; simmer 2-3 minutes.
4. Add spinach, water (or broth), salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cover and simmer 15-18 minutes until liquid is absorbed.