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    Watch What U Eat > Rice > One Pot Spinach Rice

    One Pot Spinach Rice

    Published: Feb 4, 2016 · Modified: Apr 19, 2022 by Watch What U Eat · This post may contain affiliate links · 63 Comments

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    Filled with greens, beans, and carbohydrates, all-in-one pot spinach rice recipe. It is healthy and full of proteins, fibers, and vitamins.

    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.
    One-Pot Spinach Rice

    How easy are one pot meals to prepare. Dump all the ingredients in, put the timer on and the dish is ready to enjoy. And, it’s less messy too!

    And this fresh spinach rice recipe is also a one pot meal. It hardly takes 10 minutes for initial prep and 15-20 minutes for actual cooking. It is our favorite option when we are tired or when we don’t have time for cooking.

    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.

    This spinach rice recipe is an all-in-one dish. Greens and beans, along with carbohydrates, turn this into a perfect meal. If you are vegan or vegetarian, replace the chicken stock with vegetable stock (or water) for cooking this recipe.

    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.

    How this spinach rice is healthy?

    This rice recipe is full of nutrition because it contains:

    • fresh spinach, which is rich in vitamin A and C
    • beans that increase protein and fiber content
    • no saturated fat
    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.

    You will also love these one-pot rice dishes

    • One-Pot Palak Paneer Rice
    • Mexican Chicken Rice
    • Quick and Easy Garlic Zucchini Rice
    • One-Pot Easy Chicken Biryani
    • One-Pot Easy Vegetable Biryani
    Spinach rice
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    4.35 from 58 votes

    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.
    Course: Dinner,One pot
    Cuisine: International
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings :3
    Calories :350kcal
    Author:Swati Kadam Gulati

    Equipment

    • Cast Iron Skillet

    Ingredients

    • 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

    Instructions

    • 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

    Nutrition

    Calories: 350kcal
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    Comments

    1. Tanhya says

      July 14, 2017 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      This was so easy and delicious to make. Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Dhivya says

      June 15, 2017 at 5:10 am

      5 stars
      Tried this recipe today and it tasted great 🙂

      Reply
    3. Keri says

      April 24, 2017 at 2:20 am

      5 stars
      Made this rice dish tonight. Smells and taste amazing. We added crushed red pepper. Definitely, will make again

      Reply
    4. Gina says

      March 26, 2017 at 4:13 pm

      Would frozen spinach work as well.

      Reply
      • Swati and Tushar says

        March 27, 2017 at 7:20 am

        Hi Gina,

        Absolutely, you can replace fresh spinach with frozen ones.

        Reply
    5. Gina says

      March 26, 2017 at 4:12 pm

      Want to make this but only have frozen spinach. Can that work

      Reply
    6. Lisa says

      March 05, 2017 at 3:23 pm

      How many calories per serving?

      Reply
    7. Emily says

      February 08, 2017 at 1:18 am

      5 stars
      I made this dish tonight, and my husband and I both really enjoyed it. Besides the flavor, I really enjoyed how easy it was to make. I have already recommended this dish to a friend.

      Reply
      • Swati and Tushar says

        February 08, 2017 at 3:00 am

        I am really happy to hear that you enjoyed this dish. This is our all time favorite recipe :). And thank you for sharing it with your friend.

        Reply
    8. D. Blackwell says

      January 09, 2017 at 2:59 am

      4 stars
      Delicious! My family loved this dish.
      My only complaint is, you do not provide nutrition information. I would greatly appreciate a per-serving breakdown of calories, protein, fat, etc.

      Reply
    9. James says

      October 23, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      Hi, can you advise if we can use brown rice instead? Would we need to make any adjustments? Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    10. Emily says

      July 16, 2016 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      I made this last night and it was really tasty! I didn’t have pinto beans and used black beans instead and can definitely see this dish getting added to my rotation! One pot meals are my favorite!

      Reply
      • Swati and Tushar says

        July 17, 2016 at 8:36 pm

        Hi Emily! I’m glad you loved the recipe. Thank you for letting us know.

        Reply
    11. foodbymama says

      June 28, 2016 at 7:29 am

      Loved the recipe and the post 🙂

      Reply
    12. Sara says

      April 08, 2016 at 2:07 am

      5 stars
      What a colorful dish! It looks seriously delicious!

      Reply
    13. Jorge Ericks says

      March 14, 2016 at 12:18 am

      The result of steaming the rice with all those spices and vegetables is that it soaks up the flavors as it cooks, creating a very tasty and hearty dish.

      Reply
    14. Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says

      March 11, 2016 at 2:48 am

      5 stars
      My kind of meal! I love a one-pot dinner and I love all the healthy ingredients here – plus, they simmer away together and get so cozy. I can’t wait to give this a try!

      Reply
      • Swati and Tushar says

        March 11, 2016 at 3:12 am

        I love one pot meals too. They are so convenient to make. I am sure you will love this version.

        Reply
    15. Marilyn Lesniak says

      March 11, 2016 at 2:29 am

      Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe at The Recipe Sharing Pin and Yum Party! I hope to see you next week. Pinned and Yummed.

      Reply
      • Swati and Tushar says

        March 11, 2016 at 3:05 am

        Thank you so much Marilyn!

        Reply
    16. Debbie W. says

      March 10, 2016 at 4:32 pm

      Oh I am making this tonight with fish. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Swati and Tushar says

        March 11, 2016 at 3:02 am

        Hi Debbie, we would love to know how did it turn out for you if you made it.

        Reply
    17. Joy | Yummy Seconds says

      March 10, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      This spinach rice looks tasty and delicious. Stumbled, Yummed & Shared. Visiting from the Recipe Sharing Party.

      Reply
      • Swati and Tushar says

        March 11, 2016 at 3:00 am

        Thank you so much Joy!

        Reply
    18. Mica @ Let's Taco Bout It Blog says

      February 23, 2016 at 1:50 am

      Swati & Tushar,

      I am addicted to Spinach! I love that it’s super duper easy. That’s a huge plus in my book. This recipe will be on my meal plan for next week.

      Reply
    19. Emily says

      February 19, 2016 at 3:26 am

      I try to make as many one pot meals as I can – they are so convenient! This spinach and rice dish sounds so good! Thanks for linking up with our Merry Monday party this week!

      Reply
      • Swati and Tushar says

        February 20, 2016 at 3:37 am

        Hello Emily! Your are right, one pot meals are very convenient and less messy. And thank you for the link up opportunities.

        Reply
    20. Stephanie says

      February 16, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      That looks yummy!!!

      Thanks for sharing at Manic Monday linky party, hope to see you next week!

      Reply
      • Swati and Tushar says

        February 20, 2016 at 3:34 am

        Thank you Stephanie for hosting it.

        Reply
        • Mary Viscuglia says

          August 24, 2017 at 3:37 pm

          5 stars
          This recipe is perfect for my family. Can you recommend another spice to replace the curry with? I do not care for curry but also don’t want to take a chance of ruining this dish with the wrong substitute.

          Reply
          • Swati and Tushar says

            August 25, 2017 at 5:08 pm

            Hi Mary,
            You can try Indian spice mix like ’garam masala’ instead of curry powder. Taco seasonings can also work. Not sure about other spices though.

            Reply
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