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Spanish Rice with Greens Recipe

Spanish · Side dish · 40 min total

A vibrant one-pot dish combining fluffy Spanish rice with tender greens, perfect as a side or a light vegetarian main.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cups chopped spinach or Swiss chard (stems removed)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
2. Stir in rice, smoked paprika, cumin, and turmeric. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes until rice is lightly toasted.
3. Add tomato sauce and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Gently fold in the greens, cover, and cook another 5-7 minutes until rice is tender and greens are wilted.
5. Remove from heat, let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Tips

• For extra flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
• Add a pinch of saffron threads soaked in 2 tablespoons warm water for a classic touch.
• Serve with lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley.

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