Brown Rice with Spinach and Herbs

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Brown Rice with Spinach and Herbs

Whip up this flavorful and nutritious brown rice with spinach and fresh herbs in under 30 minutes. A wholesome side dish or easy weeknight main packed with iron-rich greens, fragrant herbs, and parmesan-cheese goodness.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Total Time 28

Servings

Calories 284kcal

Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoon butter unsalted
1 medium onion diced
1 cup brown rice quick cooking
2 cups chicken broth low sodium
20 ounces baby spinach
1 cup green peas fresh or frozen
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh herbs of choice (basil, mint, parsley, chives, etc.)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a medium sauce pot, saute onion in olive oil and butter until tender - about 5 minutes. Add brown rice and saute 2-3 additional minutes.
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoon butter, 1 medium onion, 1 cup brown rice
Pour in broth and bring to boil then cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
2 cups chicken broth
When rice is fulling cooked, flake with fork then stir in spinach, peas and cheese. Cook until spinach is wilted - about 5 minutes.
20 ounces baby spinach, 1 cup green peas, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Garnish with fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste.
1/4 cup fresh herbs of choice, Salt and pepper to taste

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Notes

This works well with just about any type of rice including long grain enriched or Jasmine.

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