Riso Verde (Green Rice)

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

1. In a 2 quart heavy saucepan with a tight fitting lid, heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter.
2. Add the onions, parsley and spinach.
3. Cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
4. Mix in the rice and stir until translucent.
5. Add 2 cups of the chicken stock, salt and pepper.
6. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
7. Add remaining broth, cover and cook another 10 minutes or until the rice is tender and light.
8. Lightly mix in the remaining butter with a fork. Serve topped with cheese.

olive oil, butter, green onion, parsley, fresh spinach, short grain rice, chicken stock, salt, black pepper, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/riso-verde-green-rice-445846 (may not work)