Texan Palak Rice | Healthy Lunch Recipe

Ingredients 
Serves: 8 

• 125 g frozen spinach, defrosted
• 7-8 green onions
• 1 teaspoon sunflower oil
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2-3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, or 1 tablespoon dried dill
• 400 g long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and black pepper

Directions
Prep:15min  ›  Cook:30min  ›  Ready in:45min 

1. Squeeze the spinach dry and chop it finely. Chop the spring onions, including most of the green parts.
2. Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan. Stir-fry the garlic for 30 seconds, then add the spring onions and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the spinach and dill and cook for a further 1 minute.
3. Add the rice to the pan and cook for a further 1 minute, then pour in 650 ml (1 pint 2 fl oz) of water, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed. Serve warm.