6ouncesbaby organic Spinachrinsed and rough chopped
1 and 1/4cupsbrown rice
2 teaspoonssea salt
1/2 teaspoonfresh ground black pepper
1cupreduced fat coconut milk
1cuplow sodium chicken broth
Instructions
Rinse the rice using cold tap water. Keep rinsing until the water runs relatively clear (about three to four rinses usually gets the job done)
In a five quart dutch oven pot, over medium flame, heat the oil
Add the onions and sauté for four to five minutes until translucent and soft.Note: Do not brown the onions. If it starts to brown too quickly the flame is too high so you will need to lower the flame
Add the cilantro and garlic and sauté for one minute until very fragrant
Add the spinach and coat with the sautéed seasoning. Cook for about two minutes until it wilts.
Add the rice, salt and pepper and stir to coat the rice with the mixture
Add the coconut milk and chicken broth and stir to combine. Cover the pot with a tight lid. Bring to a boil. Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat to simmer and cook for 55 minutes.
Turn off the heat and fluff the rice with a fork or gently fluff with a spoon. Cover the pot and let it sit for 10 minutes before servingEnjoy!
Notes
For this recipe I use chicken broth. You can, however, substitute water or vegetable broth. I also only added two cups of liquid since the spinach will let off about a quarter cup of broth.