Greens With Rice

• 1 lb. beet greens, Swiss chard or spinach
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 c. long grain white rice
• 2 c. boiling water
• 3 Tbsp. sliced, toasted almonds
• salt and black pepper to taste

1. Rinse greens thoroughly.
2. Cut stems into 1/2-inch pieces. Chop leaves.
3. Heat oil in a heavy saute pan over medium heat.
4. Add onions; saute 5 minutes, stirring often.
5. Add stems; saute 2 minutes.
6. Add leaves.
7. Cover; cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until wilted.
8. Add garlic and rice; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
9. Mix with greens.
10. Add water. Cover and cook over low heat, without stirring, until rice is tender, about 18 minutes.
11. Taste and adjust seasonings.
12. Serve sprinkled with toasted almonds.
13. Makes 2 to 3 main dish servings or four side-dish servings.

beet greens, olive oil, onion, garlic, long grain white rice, boiling water, almonds, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=603429 (may not work)