Mushroom and Spinach Savory Rice

== Description ==
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup basmati rice
* 2 cups water
* ½ tsp salt
* 1 tbsp vegan margarine
* 1 medium onion chopped
* 2 cups sliced mushrooms
* 2 cups chopped spinach
* 1 can chickpeas (washed and drained)
* 2 – 3 threads saffron
* salt and pepper to taste
* olive oil 
== Directions ==
# In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, salt and margarine and bring to a boil.
# Stir once, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
# While rice is cooking, sauté onions in a little olive oil.
# Add mushrooms and continue to sauté mixture.
# Add salt and pepper to taste.
# When onions and mushrooms are cooked, add the spinach and chickpeas and continue to sauté until the spinach is wilted.
# Remove from heat.
# Stir the mushroom and spinach mixture into the cooked rice.
# Add the saffron and mix well.
# This can be served as a side dish, or a main meal with salad.
Category:Basmati rice Recipes
Category:Chickpea Recipes
Category:Mushroom Recipes
Category:Saffron Recipes
Category:Spinach Recipes
Category:Vegan Recipes