Garlic Spinach Rice

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook 1.5 cups basmati or jasmine rice with 2.25 cups water, salt.

2. 2

   Heat 3 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves, cook 1 minute until pale gold.

3. 3

   Add 8 oz baby spinach in batches. Toss until wilted, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Season with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes.

5. 5

   Add the cooked rice. Toss to combine. Add ¼ cup grated Parmesan, juice of half a lemon.

6. 6

   Serve immediately. Pair with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp.