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Name: Rice with Spinach, Lemon, and Dill
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 2 tbs olive oil, butter or a mixture; 1 cup finely chopped scallions (including some greens); 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice; 1 large bunch spinach leaves finely chopped; 2 tbs chopped dill, or 2 tsp dried; 1 lemon zested and juiced; salt and freshly ground pepper

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INGREDIENTS

2 tbs olive oil, butter or a mixture
1 cup finely chopped scallions (including some greens)
1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
1 large bunch spinach leaves ; finely chopped
2 tbs chopped dill, or 2 tsp dried
1 lemon ; zested and juiced
salt and freshly ground pepper

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INSTRUCTIONS

Warm the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the scallions and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, 3-4 minutes. Add the rice, spinach, dill, lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp salt; cook until the spinach has wilted. If you're using white rice, add 1 3/4 cups water; for brown rice, add 2 1/4 cups. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and cook until the liquid is absorbed, 15-18 minutes for white rice, 30-40 minutes for brown. Add the lemon juice and gently loosen the grains with a fork. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Season with pepper and serve.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (190g)
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

Calories: 264
Calories from Fat: 79 (30%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 8.8g	12 %
	Saturated Fat 1.3g	7 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg		0 %
Sodium 114.3mg		4 %
Potassium 689.3mg		18 %
Total Carbohydrate 43.6g		13 %
	Dietary Fiber 5.4g	22 %
	Sugars, other 38.1g
Protein 6.9g		10 %
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Calories per serving: 264

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