Arroz Verde in Rice Cooker

Serves 4

2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 c packed fresh italina parsley leaves and small stems
1 c packed fresh cilantro leaves and small stems
1 c packed spinach leaves
2 c chicken or veg stock
2 T veg oil
1/2 c fine chopped onion
1 c long grain white rice
1/4 t pepper

Mix herbs and 1 c stock in blender till smooth. Set aside.
Oil in cooker til hot, add onion, cook stirring til soft but not brown, about 5 mins. Add rice, stirring til coated and hot, about 10 mins. Close lid and cook, stirring a few times, until smells toasty and begins to brown, about 5 mins. Add herb puree, 1.25 c stock, pepper. Stir well and cook on regular cycle. Steam 10 min on warm. Stir well to incorp puree. Keeps 1 hour. Serve hot.