MyPlate Garlic and Spinach Rice

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<h2 class="subheader">Green Rice</h2> <p>Add an extra-special touch to your meal tonight with this fast, easy and fresh spinach rice recipe. Here, <a title="Canilla Long Grain Rice" href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/canilla-extra-long-grain-rice/" data-id="8343">CANILLA® Extra Long Grain Rice</a> is infused with the delicious, savory flavor of spinach, cilantro, onions and garlic as it simmers on the stove. Stir in cheese for a creamy, elegant rice side dish.</p>

Total Time

35m

Prep Time:10m

Yields:8 Servings

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Ingredients

1½ cups

<p>water</p>

1 pkg.
(1 lb.)

frozen GOYA® Chopped Spinach , thawed

½

<p><span>small onion, roughly chopped (about ½ cup)</span></p>

¼ cup

<p><span>packed fresh cilantro</span></p>

1 tbsp.

GOYA® Minced Garlic or 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Directions

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Step 1

<p>Add water, spinach, onion, cilantro, and garlic to bowl of blender. Purée until mixture is bright green and completely smooth, about 2 minutes; set aside.</p>

Step 2

<p>Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat; add rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is coated in oil, about 1 minute. Add reserved spinach mixture and chicken bouillon mixture to pot. Stir to distribute rice evenly. Bring liquid to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.</p>

Step 3

<p>Remove pot from heat. Gently stir. Serve warm.</p>

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