Step 1

First wash the rice well. Do this by adding the rice to a pan and then adding water to it, to submerge the rice. Then, move the rice around with your hand or a spoon. The water should get cloudy. Discard the water and fill the pan up with fresh water. Repeat the process until the water is clear when you move your hand through the rice and water. When water is clear, drain the water out and leave the rice in a medium-sized pan.

Step 2

Using a blender or food processor, blend together the water (or vegetable stock), spinach, garlic, and jalapeño.

Step 3

Once blended, add this liquid to the pan with the washed rice, along with the dried cilantro and onion powder and bring this mixture to a boil.

Step 4

When this mixture is boiling, cover the pan and turn the stove to a low heat/flame and let the mixture simmer gently for about 16-19 minutes. Then, take the lid off, fluff the rice with a fork and leave it undisturbed for about five minutes.

Step 5

If using the green peas to garnish, thaw them out by placing in a bowl of warm water and drain them. Then scatter them around on the rice. If desired, garnish with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro too.

Step 6

Serve warm and enjoy with your favorite meat or vegetables or in a taco or burrito bowl!