2094. RICE PILAF with SPINACH and BACON

makes 4 generous servings


1/4 cup butter
1 small onion minced
1 large oyster mushroom, chopped
1 cup uncooked rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 colander full of fresh spinach washed and destemmed
4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon

Melt butter in medium saucepan add onion and mushroom. Saute until tender about 5 minutes. Add rice, stir in chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Add salt and pepper. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 15- 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in spinach. Put the lid on for a few minutes. The spinach wilts beautifully. Add bacon before serving.


bacon recipe courtesy of: The Teacher Cooks, May 28, 2010