Spinach Rice

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 1/2 medium onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 cups white rice
• 4 cups chicken broth (or bone broth, divided)
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
• 4 cups fresh spinach (coarsely chopped, about 10 ounces)
• 3 green onions (coarsely chopped)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 TBSP olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the ½ medium onion for about 5-7 minutes, or until translucent. Add the 3 cloves garlic and cook 30 seconds longer, until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add the 2 cups white rice, 3 ½ cups broth, 1 bay leaf and ½ teaspoon salt and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, until the rice is tender.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, add the 4 cups fresh spinach, 3 green onions, remaining ½ cup broth and 1 TBSP olive oil to a food processor or blender and process into coarse green paste.

4. 4

   Stir the spinach mixture into the cooked rice and allow to stand, covered, for a few minutes.

5. 5

   Fluff rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!