Lenten Recipe: Spinach Pilaf

Spinach Rice
Optional :2 T Olive Oil
1 onion diced
1 clove garlic minced
1 package frozen spinach
1 1/2 cups rice
juice of 1 lemon
3 cups water
Salt and pepper

If using oil: Pour the olive oil into a 1 quart saucepan, add the onion and saute over low-medium heat until it softens. Add the garlic, and saute another minute. Add frozens spinach and steam over low heat until thawed. Add lemon juice and rice, still to coat.
If not using oil: In a 1 quart saucepan, cook the onion and garlic until over low heat until it softens. Add frozens spinach and steam over low heat until thawed. Add lemon juice and rice, still to coat.


Add water, salt, and pepper cover and cook over medium-high heat until brought to a boil. Stir, reduce the heat to low, and cook covered until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes