*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                     Mexican Green Rice with Spinach

Recipe By     : Fatfree List
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mexican                          Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           diced onion
   2      tablespoons   minced jalapeno
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
     1/4  cup           vegetable broth
   1      cup           basmati rice
     1/2  teaspoon      ground cumin
                        salt and pepper -- to taste
   2      cups          chopped fresh spinach
     1/4  cup           chopped cilantro

In a medium saucepan combine onion, jalapeno, garlic and veggie broth.
Bring to a simmer, covered, over moderate heat and simmer until vegetables
are soft, about 5 minutes. Add rice, cumin, salt & pepper, and 1-1/2 cups
water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to lowest
setting. Cook 15 minutes. Add spinach and stir in gently with a fork. Cover
and cook until rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed, about 5
more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.

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Per serving: 190 Calories; 2g Fat (7% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 39g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 152mg Sodium


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