I like to serve this Greek-style rice dish alongside steaks with mushrooms. The elegant meal can be doubled for guests.
—JEANETTE CAKOUROS BRUNSWICK, ME
START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 2 SERVINGS
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups torn baby spinach
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
In a saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add spinach, water and parsley. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice, salt and pepper. Cover and remove from heat; let stand 7-10 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.