Spinach Rice

If you’re looking to get as much greens as possible in your diet, this gourmet Spinach Rice dish will certainly make the cut.  This can be served as an entrée or a side dish and very easy to prepare.

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

•  ½ pound of baby spinach, cleaned and washed
• 2 medium ripe tomatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 5 or 6 cloves of garlic cloves
• 1 cup of PURVA Rice Pilaf basmati rice
• 2 teaspoons of PURVA Rice Pilaf spice (included in the Rice Pilaf box)
• 1 & 3/4 cups of water
• 2 tbsps cooking oil, ghee or butter 

Preparation:

• Wash the rice thoroughly and set it aside
• Blend the washed and cleaned spinach with 1&3/4 cups of water
• Wash and dice the tomatoes, onions and garlic cloves
• Add oil to a medium sized pot/rice cooker and set it on low to medium heat
• Once the oil is hot (do not overheat), add the garlic and saute until golden brown
• Add the sliced onions and saute until they are caramelized
• Add the diced tomatoes and stir fry for a few minutes
• Add 2 teaspoons PURVA Rice Pilaf spice and stir through the tomato and onion mixture
• Now add the blended spinach gravy to the pot and let it simmer for a few minutes
• Add the washed basmati rice to the pot and stir through for a few minutes and cook until the rice is well done
• Add salt to taste.
• Serve with protein of your choice or with sour cream.