Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1-2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 6-8 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder (optional)
  • 4 cups chicken stock or water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt or more adjust to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instruction

  • In a food processor blend spinach and parsley. Set aside
  • Wash rice until water runs clear. Drain water.
  • Heat a saucepan with oil. Then add onions, garlic, paprika, curry, scotch bonnet pepper (optional), and sauté for about a minute.
  • Stir in rice to the pan, about 2 minutes, then add 4 cups of stock/water, bring to a boil reduce heat, and simmer until rice is almost cooked- about 15 -18 minutes into cooking.
  • Then add spinach and parsley mixture. Combine and mix thoroughly.
  • Continue cooking, for a few more minutes until rice is completely cooked. You may add more stock if needed.
  • Adjust for salt and pepper. Serve warm