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Spinach rice
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Easy Healthy 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
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, One pot
Cuisine: International
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 3
Calories: 349kcal
Author: Swati Kadam Gulati

Equipment

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/black 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

Optional

  • 1-2 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro to garnish
  • 1 lime sliced to garnish

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 for about 2-3 min. Then add diced tomatoes and cook them until they soften for about 3-4 mins.
  • Add spinach and rice and stir to combine or until spinach just wilts.
  • Now add cooked beans and chicken or vegetable stock (if vegan). Gently mix and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Season with curry powder, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer the rice mixture for 18-20 min (or until rice is tender) on low heat.
  • Garnish with fresh spinach leaves, chopped cilantro, lime slices, and serve warm.

Notes

  1. Tips on cooking: Once the mixture comes to a boil, cover and then cook it on low heat to avoid burning the rice.
  2. Taste test: After adding seasonings taste test the liquid and add more seasonings if necessary.
  3. Cook it in an Instant Pot: You can prepare this dish in an Instant Pot. Turn on saute mode and follow the steps from 1 to 3. Then, after adding liquid in step 3, add seasonings (there is no need to bring the mixture to a boil here), mix to combine, cover, and cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes, then immediately release the steam.
  4. Tips on garnishing: Cut a few fresh spinach leaves into stripes and use them to garnish the final dish. Also, cut lime into thin slices and tuck them on the side of the bowl of rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 21mg | Iron: 3mg