Monday, January 17, 2011

Spinach and Dill Rice


1 pound fresh spinach, washed and trimmed and minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt, divided ½ t. and 
1 ½ t.
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 t. white wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
4 cups water
1 ½ c. long grain white rice
½ c. finely crumbled feta cheese
½ c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  1. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet and add minced spinach and garlic.
  2. Add ½ t. salt, dill weed and some pepper.
  3. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.  All excess liquid should have evaporated, leaving a thick puree..
  4. Bring water to a boil in a medium-large saucepan and stir in the remaining 1 ½ t. salt.
  5. Add rice and lower heat to simmer.  Cover and cook over low heat for 25 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  6. Add spinach mixture and toss lightly until well blended.
  7. Cover and leave over low heat for another 3-4 minutes.  Toss together 2 cheeses.
  8. Spoon green rice onto a warmed platter and sprinkle with cheeses.  Serve immediately.