GREEN RICE

2 Tblsp. olive oil

2 Tbsp. butter

1 cup minced green onions (scallions)

1 cup finely minced FRESH Italian flat leaf parsley

1 1/2 cup chopped frozen spinach

3 or 4 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves

2 cups white rice

1 cup chicken broth

2 1/2 cups water

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

Feshly grated Parmesano Reggianno cheese (optional)

METHOD:

Heat olive oil and butter in a large sauce pan with a tight fitting lid. Add rice and saute stirring often for about 2 minutes over low heat til translucent.

Add scallions and continue cooking for another minute stirring.

Add parsley, basil, chicken broth and water. Season with salt and pepper.

Cover tightly and cook over very low heat for about 15 minutes making sure liquid doesn't evaporate. Add more water if necessary.

Add frozen spinach and stir to heat through. Top with cheese if serving as a side dish. 

Serve immediately.

NOTE: Add 1/2 cup or more of this rice to mixture for meatloaf or meatballs for a very interesting flavor.