Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 onion medium, finely chopped, 1/2 cup
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano crushed
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup long grain rice
  • 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach or half of a, 10-ounce package - thawed
  • lemon peel Strips, optional

Method

  • 1. In a medium saucepan combine water, onion, garlic, oregano, chicken bouillon granules, lemon peel or juice, and pepper. Bring to boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in spinach. Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes more or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir lightly with a fork before serving. Garnish with lemon peel strips, if desired.