Quick and Easy Spinach Rice (Palak Rice)

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 14
Easy and Quick Spinach Rice Recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil , or as needed
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 small onion , minced
1 large carrot , minced
4 green chile peppers , chopped
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1 1/2 cups fresh spinach
2 cups uncooked white rice
1 teaspoon roasted coriander powder
1 pinch salt , or to taste
4 1/2 cups water , or more as needed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
261
Sugar
2g
Fat
4g
This quick and easy spinach rice recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. The addition of spinach adds an extra layer of nutrition to this simple dish. Spinach rice is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables onto the plate without too much effort. The aromatic spices in this dish make it flavorful and delicious.

Instructions

1.Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2.Add the cumin seeds and cook until fragrant.
3.Add the onion, carrot and green chile peppers and cook until the onion is translucent.
4.Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and spinach until the spinach wilts.
5.Add the rice, coriander powder, salt and water to the pot and bring to a boil.
6.Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
7.Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.

PROS

Quick and easy recipe with simple ingredients.

The addition of spinach provides a nutritious boost.

CONS

May be too spicy for some.

Some people may not enjoy the texture of cooked spinach in their rice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This spinach rice recipe is full of health benefits.
Spinach is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin A, iron and calcium.
The fiber and complex carbohydrates in the rice provide sustained energy.
Cumin seeds may have antioxidant properties and may help improve digestion.

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