Spinach Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 leeks, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 3/4 cup long-grain rice
• 1/2 cup canned tomato, chopped
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 pinch salt and pepper
• 1 lb spinach, rinsed, stems removed
• 2 teaspoons Italian parsley, chopped
• 2 sprigs dill, chopped 2 sprigs

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in pan until hot. Saute carrot, onion, leeks and celery for 5 minutes. Add rice; saute 1 minute.

2. 2

   Add tomatoes; saute 2 minutes. Add all but 2 Tbsp stock. Bring to simmer; add salt and pepper. Cover; cook 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add spinach; stir. Add remaining stock, if needed, and herbs. Cover; cook 5 minutes.