Fresh Spinach Pilaf
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Recipe Name: Fresh Spinach Pilaf Prep Time: Cook Time: Total Time: Yield: Serving: Yield: 4–6 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 bunches fresh spinach, stems trimmed
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  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 small sweet onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
Instructions
  1. Place 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted, add the spinach and salt. Saute until the leaves are wilted. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  2. Place the remaining oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute until lightly browned. Lower the heat and add the cumin, cardamom, coriander and turmeric, stirring well. Add the rice, tomatoes and reserved cooked spinach. Stir well to combine and serve warm.
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Recipe by The Tennessee Magazine at https://www.tnmagazine.org/rice-rice-baby/