Mushroom and Spinach Savory Rice

Description
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup basmati rice
 * 2 cups water
 * ½ tsp salt
 * 1 tbsp vegan margarine
 * 1 medium onion chopped
 * 2 cups sliced mushrooms
 * 2 cups chopped spinach
 * 1 can chickpeas (washed and drained)
 * 2 – 3 threads saffron
 * salt and pepper to taste
 * olive oil

Directions

 * 1) In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, salt and margarine and bring to a boil.
 * 2) Stir once, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
 * 3) While rice is cooking, sauté onions in a little olive oil.
 * 4) Add mushrooms and continue to sauté mixture.
 * 5) Add salt and pepper to taste.
 * 6) When onions and mushrooms are cooked, add the spinach and chickpeas and continue to sauté until the spinach is wilted.
 * 7) Remove from heat.
 * 8) Stir the mushroom and spinach mixture into the cooked rice.
 * 9) Add the saffron and mix well.
 * 10) This can be served as a side dish, or a main meal with salad.