It goes with everything!

They dont care about the chefs coat.

I needed to hey him while also cooking for the rest of the family.

Overhead shot of a plate with lemony spinach rice, topped with two lemon slices

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The clock was ticking.

Encouraged, I made a bold move and came up with my lemony spinach rice.

I started gradually, making the rice with butter and lemon and adding just a few spinach leaves.

Overhead view of a pot with 4-Ingredient Lemony Spinach Rice

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Over the following weeks, I added some scallions and even more spinach.

I wanted to give a press conference on the courthouse steps.

Now, I make this side dish weekly because it goes witheverything.

Side view of a plate with lemony spinach rice, topped with two lemon slices

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Making a simple chicken breast orpiece of fish?

Lemony spinach rice will go perfectly with it.

A Greek orMiddle Easternmeal?

Even astir frygoes well with this rice.

The best part is that this rice is just so easy to make.

I measure the water and add salt.

It only takes a moment.

Then, fold the spinach very gently into the rice, and youre done!

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Stir in the rice and return to a boil.

Remove from the heat.

Quickly sprinkle the chopped spinach over the surface of the rice and re-cover the pot.

Let sit until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.

Fold the spinach into the rice.

Squeeze the lemon juice from the lemon half over the rice, if desired, and discard the lemon.

Sprinkle with toasted almonds or Parmesan, if you like, and serve.