Spinach Rice
Fluffy white rice mixed with fresh spinach and cilantro for an easy and flavorful side dish.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 188kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup yellow onion
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups water
- 6- ounce bag baby spinach leaves by weight
- 1/2 cup cilantro
Instructions
- Set a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add the onion and cook for about 2 minutes, until softened. Stir in the uncooked cup of rice and cook for another 2 minutes, lightly toasting the rice until fragrant.
- Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the rice is fully cooked. Remove from heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes to absorb any remaining liquid.
- While the rice cooks, pulse the spinach and cilantro in a food processor until finely chopped into a chunky paste.
- Once the rice is ready, fluff it with a fork and gently stir in the spinach and cilantro mixture. Adjust seasoning to taste, and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4136IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg
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