Spinach Minestra – Minestra di spinaci
This is a great winter minestra and it’s so healthy too!
Ingredients:
1 lbs. frozen spinach
2 quarts vegetable broth
1 cup Italian rice*
1 small white onion finely chopped
2 Tbsp. olive oil
salt to taste
Instructions:
1. Boil the spinach for 10 minutes or until done then drain, squeeze out the excess water and cut it into smaller pieces.
2. In a pan sauté the onion in the olive oil.
3. When the onion starts to soften up add the spinach.
4. Cover with 2 quarts of hot vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
5. Add the rice and boil gently for 10 to 15 minutes or until done.
Notes:
You should taste it to check if the salt is correct while cooking. If you have fresh spinach on hand use it and this minestra will be even better.
* In my region the most used rice is Vialone Nano, it is particularly big with a rounded shape and a medium length. In any case Arborio and Carnaroli work well too.
