Spinach Rice

Neuza Costa

18 May, 2023

This side dish is perfect for meat dishes, such as roasted meat or meatloaf.
If you prefer, you can substitute the bacon with chorizo, or without any for a vegetarian or lower calorie version.

Ingredients

• 200 g (7 oz) spinach leaves
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 100 g (3.5 oz) bacon, diced
• 250 g (8.8 oz) parboiled rice
• Salt

Instructions

1. 1
   In a pot, heat the olive oil, onion, garlic, and bacon.
   Stir and let it sauté until it begins to brown.

   Mark as done
2. 2
   Add the rice to the sautéed mixture.
   Stir and let it fry a little until the rice becomes translucent.

   Mark as done
3. 3
   Add the spinach leaves and 700 ml (3 cups) of boiling water.
   Season with salt.
   Stir and let it cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, until the water evaporates.
   After that, it's ready to serve.

   Mark as done

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