Green Rice With Spinach
A vibrant green rice dish packed with spinach, fresh herbs, and spices, perfect for a flavorful vegetarian main or side that appeals to health-conscious eaters.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat canola oil.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, dried bell pepper, and minced jalapeno; sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until onions are tender.
- Add water, rice, dried parsley, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the saucepan and simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes (45 minutes if using brown rice).
- Stir in chopped fresh spinach and cilantro; cook over low heat for about 5 minutes until rice is tender.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
718
kcal
36% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
High-fiber
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).