Out of the Hat Rice Recipe
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Out of the Hat Rice

By: JusSuz 
"I came up with this on Mother's Day to accompany a heavy meal I didn't want to serve with potatoes. It's simple, quick, and surprisingly good!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 16 baby spinach leaves, divided

Directions

  1. Stir the basmati rice, water, green onions, salt, and pepper together in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Stir in the butter. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and let simmer for 15 minutes. When the rice has steam openings in the top between the grains, stir in the lemon juice. Cover and let sit off the heat for 10 minutes to finish steaming.
  2. To serve, place 4 spinach leaves in a fan shape on a plate; scoop up several balls of rice using an ice cream scoop. Place the rice scoops decoratively onto the spinach leaves, and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 225 | Total Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Simple rice all dressed up! Gorgeous presentation, delicately seasoned rice with the green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2010 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I used brown basmati rice and increased the water to reflect the change in rice. I did saute...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2012 by Crystal S Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This modest, unassuming rice almost stole the show and the main dish's primary role. Only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2010 by abapplez Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Perfect rice dish to go with the Broiled Tilapia Parmesan (from this site). Followed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2010 by paslea1987   view full review
This is a very good side if you want the protein you are making to really shine. It's a nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2010 by cyclechic   view full review
This rice was a quick and easy way to change things up! Very lemony and you should know this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2010 by Jog Dish   view full review
Pretty darn good. Used brown rice instead of basmati. Also added garlic as suggested by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2010 by BessRNY   view full review
Meh. Not an interesting flavor, particularly. Nice presentation, but....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2011 by SQUEAKYCHU   view full review
I give this recipe 5 stars for ease of preparation and being tasty. I used margarine instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2012 by RMSR   view full review
Tasty. Used frozen spinach (and more than called for) and added garlic. Threw everything...

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