Description
Spinach Rice is a vibrant, nutritious dish that elevates ordinary rice into a culinary delight. Fluffy long-grain rice mingles with fresh spinach, aromatic onions, and garlic, creating a colorful side dish that’s perfect for any meal. Whether served alongside grilled chicken or as part of a vegetarian spread, this quick and easy recipe promises to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear, then soak for 30 minutes.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until soft (about 3 minutes).
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the soaked rice, vegetable broth, and lemon juice.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked Spinach Rice (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg