Spinach And Pine Nut Stuffing

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 4 cups water
  • salt
  • 1/2 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach, leaves only, rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • salt & pepper
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat ovent to 400°F.
  2. Put pine nuts in baking dish and toast in oven, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  3. In medium saucepan, bring water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.
  4. Add rice, stir once and boil, uncovered, until tender, about 14 minutes; check by tasting.
  5. Drain, rinse with cold water and leave to drain in strainer 5 minutes.
  6. In large saucepan, boil enough lightly salted water to cover spinach generously.
  7. Add spinach and cook, uncovered, over high heat, pushing leaves down into water often, until very tender, about 3 minutes.
  8. Rinse with cold water in colander and squeeze by hand until spinach leaves feel dry.
  9. Chop finely with a knife.
  10. In skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  11. Add onion and pinch of salt and pepper.
  12. Cook, stirring often, until onion is softened and begins to brown, about 7 minutes.
  13. Reduce heat to low, add garlic and cook a few seconds. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
  14. Into bowl, place rice, spinach, onion mixture, egg, nutmeg and pine nuts. Mix well.
  15. Taste; add more salt, pepper and nutmeg, if needed.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

866 kcal 43% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.8g 24% DV
Total Fat 59.6g 76% DV
Carbs 76.7g 28% DV
Fiber 10.5g 38% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10032.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 640.3mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 137.8mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 8.8mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 155.3mg 12% DV
Iron 4.3mg 24% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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