Riso Verde (Green Rice) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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