Green Rice

🥘 Ingredients

• basmati rice
  1 c
• cilantro
  1/4 cup packed
• garlic
  2 cloves
• olive oil
  1 Tbsp
• salt
  1 tsp
• spinach
  1 cup packed
• water
  1.75 c
• yellow onion
  1/2 c

🍳 Cookware

• high-speed blender
• medium saucepan
• fork

1. 1

   In a high-speed blender , add the spinach , cilantro , salt , and 1.75 cups of water and blend until smooth.

   spinach: 1 cup packed, cilantro: 1/4 cup packed, salt: 1 tsp, water: 1.75 c
2. 2

   In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil . Add the yellow onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to look translucent, about ⏱️ 5 minutes .

   olive oil: 1 Tbsp, yellow onion: 1/2 c, garlic: 2 cloves
3. 3

   Add the basmati rice and the blended spinach mixture and stir to combine.

   basmati rice: 1 c
4. 4

   Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 15 to ⏱️ 20 minutes .
5. 5

   Remove from the heat, leaving the lid on the steam for an additional ⏱️ 5 minutes .
6. 6

   Fluff with a fork and keep covered until serving.