Green Rice

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Green Rice

 

Recipe By : The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen, Donna Klein, page 123

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Main Dishes, Vegetarian Rice

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 cups long-grain rice

1 large finely chopped onion -- (10 to 12 ounces),

4 cloves garlic -- finely chopped

4 1/2 cups vegetable broth

preferably Basic Vegetable Broth

(see separate recipe

OR low-sodium canned

4 ounces sorrel or dandelion -- finely chopped

OR spinach or Swiss chard or escarole

Salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to taste

 

MAKES 8 TO 10 SIDE-DISH OR 4 TO 6 MAIN-COURSE SERVINGS

 

Green rice is typically made in the spring with young sorrel or dandelion

greens, but can be enjoyed throughout the year with spinach, Swiss chard,

escarole, or other similar greens. As the natural sweetness of the grains

masks the bitterness of the greens, this rather creamy rice dish is a great

way to get children to eat these iron-rich foods.

 

In a large deep-sided skillet with a lid, heat the oil over medium-high

heat. Add the rice, onion, and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until

beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the broth, greens, salt, and

pepper; bring to a brisk simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer

until all the liquid has been absorbed but the mixture is slightly creamy,

about 20 minutes. Serve hot.

 

Variation: For a main course to serve six, add 1 cup raisins along with the

broth and greens, and toss with 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered

almonds just before serving. There are about 513 calories, 17 grams of fat

(2 saturated), 18 grams of protein, 411 milligrams sodium, and no

cholesterol per serving. If you use dandelion greens, you can also count

on receiving 100 percent of the daily recommended dose of vitamin A, 25

percent of vitamin C, 10 percent of calcium, and 40 percent of iron. Not

bad for a meal ready in a mere 30 minutes!

 

PER SIDE-DISH SERVING: Calories 279 - Protein 10g - Total Fat 7g

.. Saturated Fat 1g - Cholesterol 0mg - Carbohydrate 43g - Dietary Fiber 3g

- Sodium 305mg

 

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