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Golden Rice Pie

Shirl j said

Steps

Cook rice and allow it to cool slightly.
While rice is cooking , heat olive oil in a large skillet.
When oil is very hot , add onion and 1 / 2 teaspoon salt and turn heat to medium low.
Stir and cook for about five minutes , then cover the pan and let the onion cook for 30 minutes longer.
Stir in the spices and the garlic and cook for five more minutes.
Turn the heat to high and add the spinach and another 1 / 2 teaspoon of salt.
Stir fry until the liquid has evaporated--just a few moments.
Remove from heat and mix in chicken and , if you are using them , the raisins.
Preheat oven to 350f.
Generously butter a two-quart lidded casserole and its lid.
If you do not have a lidded casserole , you can cover your dish with buttered foil.
Combine yogurt , egg , lemon zest , lemon juice , 1 teaspoon of salt and the pepper and beat well.
Add the rice and mix thoroughly.
Firmly press half the rice into the buttered casserole.
Lift the spinach mixture from the skillet with a slotte.

Ingredients

basmati rice, extra virgin olive oil, onions, salt, garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, nutmeg, fresh spinach, low-fat plain yogurt, egg, lemon, zest of, fresh lemon juice, pepper, cooked chicken, raisins, butter, pine nuts