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Easy Healthy One Pot Spinach Rice

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  • Author: Chef Sophia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings

Description

Easy Healthy One Pot Spinach Rice is a simple, nutritious, and flavorful dish made in just one pot. Combining fragrant rice, fresh spinach, and a blend of seasonings, it’s the perfect meal for busy nights. Packed with fiber, protein, and essential vitamins, this vegetarian and gluten-free dish is quick to prepare, making it an ideal weeknight meal or a healthy side dish.

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 or black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)

2 cups chicken stock (low sodium) or vegetable stock (or water if vegan)

1 ½ teaspoon curry powder

1 teaspoon cooking oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Garnishes:

1–2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

1 lime, sliced

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Aromatics:
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften.
  5. Cook the Rice and Spinach:
  6. Add the spinach and rice to the skillet. Stir to combine, cooking until the spinach begins to wilt.
  7. Add Beans and Stock:
  8. Stir in the cooked beans and chicken or vegetable stock. Mix well and bring the mixture to a boil.
  9. Season the Dish:
  10. Season with curry powder, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  11. Garnish and Serve:
  12. Garnish with fresh cilantro, spinach leaves, and lime slices. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cooking Tip: Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet to avoid burning the rice.
  • Taste Test: After adding the seasonings, taste the liquid and adjust the salt and curry powder as needed to suit your flavor preference.
  • Instant Pot Version: To make in an Instant Pot, sauté the ingredients as directed, then add stock and seasonings, and cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes, followed by an immediate steam release.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: One-Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sophiasdishes.com/easy-healthy-one-pot-spinach-rice/