Side Dish

Garlic and Spinach Rice

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 data-id="8343" href="https://goya.com/en/products/canilla-extra-long-grain-rice" title="Canilla Long Grain Rice">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

1 pkg.
(10 oz.)

<p><span> frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained (about 1 cup)</span></p>

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

2 tbsp.

GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 cups

GOYA® Canilla<sup>®</sup> Extra Long Grain Rice

2 packets

GOYA® Chicken Flavored Bouillon mixed 2 cups water, or 2 cups chicken broth

¼ cup

<p><span>parmesan cheese</span></p>

Directions

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Step 1

<p><span>Add 1 cup water, spinach, onion, cilantro, and garlic to bowl of blender. Puree until mixture is bright green and smooth, about 2 minutes; set aside.</span></p>

Step 2

<p><span>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.</span></p>

Step 3

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

Products in this Recipe

Minced Garlic

Minced Garlic
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Canilla<sup>®</sup> Extra Long Grain Rice

Canilla<sup>®</sup> Extra Long Grain Rice
Chicken Flavored Bouillon

Chicken Flavored Bouillon

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Side Dish

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One Pan

All-Ocassion

Under 35 minutes

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