Almond-Spinach Pilaf(Serves 4) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. olive oil
1 c. thawed frozen chopped spinach, squeezed dry
1/2 c. chopped scallions
1/4 c. chopped fresh dill
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
4 ___ uncooked rice
1 ___ whole almonds, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 c. low sodium beef broth
1 small navel orange, peeled and sectioned

Preparation

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm oil.
Add the spinach, scallions, dill, salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring frequently until vegetables are tender, about 2 minutes.
Add the rice and almonds; cook, stirring constantly until rice is well coated with oil, about 2 minutes.
Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender, 20 minutes.
Gently stir in orange sections.