Greek Rice and Spinach for Steaming in Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 1/3 cup fresh dill weed, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, minced
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 10 ounces fresh spinach (stems removed)
• lemon wedge (for garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   In a pressure cooker, heat oil. Add onion, garlic, dill, and parsley and saute in hot oil over medium-high heat 1 minute.

2. 2

   Add rice, stir, and cook 1 minute.

3. 3

   Stir in water, tomato paste, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Place spinach over rice mixture.

4. 4

   Secure lid. Over high heat, develop steam to high pressure. Reduce heat to maintain pressure. Insert a heat diffuser between pan and heat. Cook 8 minutes. Remove pressure according to manufacturer's directions. Remove lid.

5. 5

   Stir rice and spinach until well mixed. Serve with lemon wedges.

6. 6

   Makes 6 servings.