Spinach and Onion Basmati Rice

1Place the basmati rice (1 cup) in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water (1½ cups) until the water (1½ cups) runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.

2In a saucepan, add the rinsed basmati rice (1 cup) and water (1½ cups). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and fluffy.

3In a separate pan, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.

4Add the chopped spinach (1 cup) to the pan with the onions and cook until the spinach (1 cup) wilts and reduces in volume.

5Once the basmati rice (1 cup) is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to the pan with the spinach (1 cup) and onions. Mix everything together gently.

6Serve the spinach (1 cup) and onion (1) basmati rice (1 cup) hot as a delicious and nutritious side dish or a light meal.