निर्देश

• 1 - Prepare Ingredients:
  Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Chop the spinach, mince garlic, dice the onion, and finely chop the dill and parsley. Zest one lemon if using.
• 2 - Sauté Aromatics:
  Heat olive oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 4-5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
• 3 - Cook Spinach:
  Add chopped spinach to the pan. Stir well and cook until spinach wilts and reduces in volume, about 3-4 minutes.
• 4 - Toast Rice:
  Add the rinsed rice to the pan with spinach and aromatics. Stir frequently to lightly toast the rice for 3 minutes, ensuring it evenly absorbs flavors.
• 5 - Add Broth and Herbs:
  Pour in the vegetable broth, add salt and black pepper, lemon zest (if using), and stir in chopped dill and parsley. Bring mixture to a gentle boil.
• 6 - Simmer Rice Pilaf:
  Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and let the rice simmer undisturbed until all liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes. Resist the urge to lift lid.
• 7 - Fluff and Serve:
  Remove pan from heat and let it rest covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice gently with a fork. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese before serving if desired.