Green Rice

by user Elocina

Info
Cook Time: About 1 Hour

Serves: 8

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro sprigs


 * 1/2 cup tightly packed spinach leaves, stemmed and thoroughly washed


 * 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth


 * Nonfat cooking spray


 * 1 onion, chopped


 * 2 garlic cloves, chopped


 * 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice


 * 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions
1.Place cilantro, spinach and broth in a blender and puree until smooth.

2.Spray a large saucepan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 8 minutes or until softened and translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

3.Add rice and stir to coat evenly. Add spinach mixture from blender and bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

4.Turn off heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Add cayenne pepper and fluff with a fork.

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