Green Rice (Arroz Verde)

Ingredients

• 2-8 tablespoons olive oil (original has 1/2 cup!)
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 3/4 cup parsley, minced
• 3/4 cup spinach, minced
• 1/2 cup chives, minced
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups light cream
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   *Cook 1 cup rice to make 3 cups cooked rice.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a skillet; saute the green peppers for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Mix in the rice, parsley, spinach, and chives. Turn off heat.

5. 5

   Beat together the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper.

6. 6

   Stir egg mix into the rice; turn into a buttered 2-quart casserole dish.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with parmesan.

8. 8

   Bake for 35 minutes, or until set and browned.