Rice, Spinach and Lime Pilaf

submitted by butterflydog

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp dried thyme or 3 branches fresh chopped
1 1/2 cups uncooked Basmati rice
Zest and juice from 1 lime
several Kaffir Lime leaves ( optional but great flavor and aroma )
3 cups water or vegetable broth
2 cups fresh chopped spinach
4 scallions thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste

Once the spinach is added the rice becomes a pale green. A wonderful side
dish for any meal. Saute in saucepot the onions in thyme in oil till
onion softened. Add the rice and cook and stir to coat with the oil. Add
lime juice, lime leaves and broth and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce
heat to a simmer and rice is tender and absorbed all liquid about 20 to
25 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add the lime zest and spinach,
scallions and salt. Yield 4 servings.


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