Green Rice

Name: Green Rice
Ingredients: 1 bunch of scallions, including a few inches of the greens, finely chopped; 2 or 3 handfuls of spinach leaves (stems removed), finely chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons finely chopped marjoram; 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; Salt; 1 cup long- or short-grain white rice; 1 3/4 cups water; Freshly ground pepper; Freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 bunch of scallions, including a few inches of the greens, finely chopped
2 or 3 handfuls of spinach leaves (stems removed), finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped marjoram
1 tablespoon finely chopped dill
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
Salt
1 cup long- or short-grain white rice
1 3/4 cups water
Freshly ground pepper
Freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Wash and cut everything as suggested.
2

Heat the olive oil and half the butter in a heavy saucepan; add the scallions, spinach, herbs, and salt to taste and cook over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring frequently.
3

Add the rice and cook several more minutes, until the grains of rice begin to turn clear and golden.
4

Add the water, bring it to a boil, turn the heat to low, cover the pan, and cook until the water has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
5

Add the remaining butter and lightly stir it into the rice with a fork.
6

Turn the rice into a serving dish, grind pepper over the surface, and dust with a grating of cheese.