Riso Verde (Green Rice)

• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• butter↗4 tablespoons
• green onion, minced↗1 cup
• parsley, minced↗1 cup
• fresh spinach, chopped↗1 1⁄2 cups
• short grain rice↗2 cups
• chicken stock, hot↗3 1⁄2 cups
• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• parmesan cheese, grated↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a 2 quart heavy saucepan with a tight fitting lid, heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter.

2. 2

   Add the onions, parsley and spinach.

3. 3

   Cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Mix in the rice and stir until translucent.

5. 5

   Add 2 cups of the chicken stock, salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Add remaining broth, cover and cook another 10 minutes or until the rice is tender and light.

8. 8

   Lightly mix in the remaining butter with a fork. Serve topped with cheese.