Spanaki Pilafi

1. 1

   Place spinach in a saucepan. Simmer over low heat, covered, for 10 minutes. Set aside.

2. 2

   Place rice in a 2qt saucepan, add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, stir in rice with a fork, then simmer until water is absorbed.

3. 3

   Add the partially cooked rice to the spinach, stir carefully with a fork to mix. Add salt, pepper and mint. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, until rice is fully cooked.

4. 4

   In a frying pan, heat olive oil to the sizzling point. Do not allow to burn.

5. 5

   Pour holt oil over the rice and spinach, stirring carefully to mix.

6. 6

   Cover pot. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

7. 7

   Serve in a shallow bowl and sqeeze plenty of lemon juice over pilaf.

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