Spinach Rice

Flavorful spinach rice is so yummy and festive, brown rice cooked in vegetable broth, spices, herbs, and spinach puree. A wonderful side dish or add mix in protein for a one-pot meal.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Spinach rice,

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 19

Servings: servings

Calories: 516kcal

Equipment

1 large pot

Ingredients

2 cups long grain brown rice
4 cups spinach leaves
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
3/4 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 small onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 teaspoons salt or to taste

Instructions

Wash brown rice using a colander, drain and set aside. Add spinach leaves, cilantro, coconut milk to a blender and process until smooth. Set aside.
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook stirring until onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Add curry powder and cumin and cook until fragrant.
Add Spinach puree and stir, add rice and stir to coat. Add vegetable broth and salt. Cover saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 50 minutes or until rice is tender and fluffy when stirred with a fork.

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