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mexican-green-rice-spinach recipe



Date: Thu, 5 Feb 1998 22:08:09 EST
From: JBennicoff@aol.com

Mexican Green Rice with Spinach

1 cup diced onion
2 tb minced jalapenos
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup vegt broth
1 cup basmati
1/2 tsp ground cumin
salt & 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 heqt. 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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