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Swiss Chard Rice With Baby Carrots

A home-style Swiss Chard Rice With Baby Carrots made with Basmati Rice, Swiss Chard Leaves, Water, Mild Oil Or Unsalted Butter, and Whole. Serves 4. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 1/2 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 4
• 1/8 tsp
• 8
• 1/2 tsp
• 1
• 4

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Wash and soak the rice.

2. 2

   Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Place the chard leaves in a small dry skillet.

4. 4

   Stir and cook over medium heat until wilted, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer to a food processor or blender with 1/2 cup of the water and blend into a smooth puree.

6. 6

   Set aside.

7. 7

   Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 2 1/2to 3-quart saucepan over moderate heat.

8. 8

   Add the cloves and cinnamon.

9. 9

   Stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds.

10. 10

    Immediately add the carrots and rice and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Add the leafy green puree, the salt and remaining 1 cup water.

12. 12

    Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 15 minutes.

13. 13

    While the rice is cooking, fry the onion and garlic in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil until brown.

14. 14

    Set aside.

15. 15

    Remove rice from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

16. 16

    Fluff with a fork and transfer to a heated serving platter.

17. 17

    Garnish with the fried onion and garlic.

18. 18

    Serve hot or warm. Serves 4.

19. 19

    "The Fabled Rices Of India: Traditional rice dishes"

20. 20

    "1998-Jun San Francisco Chronicle"