One Pot Spinach Rice
Healthy spinach rice loaded with proteins, fibers and vitamins. It is a one pot meal that takes about 30 min to prepare. Ideal for busy times.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, One pot
Cuisine: International
Servings: 3
Calories: 350kcal
- 1 cup white rice (rinsed and drained)
- 2-3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 tomatoes diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup pinto beans canned (rinsed and drained)
- 2 cup chicken stock low sodium (or vegetable stock or water if vegan)
- 1 ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil
- salt and pepper
Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add garlic and saute until fragrant for about 30 sec
Add onion and saute until translucent. Then add diced tomatoes and cook them until they soften for about 3-4 mins
Add spinach, beans, rice and cook for a couple of minutes. Now add water, chicken stock or vegetable stock (if vegan) and bring the mixture to a boil
Season with curry powder, salt and pepper. Adjust salt and pepper according to taste
Simmer the rice mixture for 18-20 min (or until rice is tender) on low heat with lid on
Turn off the heat and serve warm to enjoy this nutritious spinach rice
Calories: 350kcal