Ingredients

1cuplong grain rice

1chicken or vegetable bullion

2cupswater

2tspbutter

10ozfrozen spinach,thawed

2clovesgarlic

2tspolive oil

salt

fresh grated cheese,optional

Preparation

In a small heavy pot, melt butter. Add rice and saute for about 1 minute.

Add water and bullion and bring to a boil. When all liquid evaporates, reduce the flame to low and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes.

Shut the flame off and keep covered for another 5 minutes to let the steam finish cooking the rice.

Meanwhile, in a saute pan, heat olive oil. Add garlic and saute until golden.

Add spinach and salt, mixing well for about 4 minutes.

Toss rice with spinach and top with good grating cheese like Pecorino Romano.