Family CuisineFamily Cuisine
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Sunday, July 3
    • Terms Of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
    • DMCA
    Family CuisineFamily Cuisine
    • Grilled
    • Fry
    • Sauce
    • Pickles
    • Drinks
    • Salad
    • Porridge – Soup
    • Restaurants Near Me
    • More
      • Saute
      • Roast
      • Steaming – Boil
      • Cakes
      • Desserts
      • Ice cream
      • Vegetarian Dish
      • Kitchen Tips
    Family CuisineFamily Cuisine
    Home»Vegetarian Dish»vegetarian dish with rice and spinach
    Vegetarian Dish

    vegetarian dish with rice and spinach

    October 2, 20215 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp
    Video Vegetarian dish with rice and spinach

    This Spinach Rice is full of fresh flavor and zest. Made with herbs, lemon, and other veggies, this delicious rice dish is healthy, mouthwatering, and perfect with any meal.

    Spinach rice on a wooden spoon

    Spinach Rice is such a tasty side dish. This recipe brings in so many ingredients that are packed with flavor. From the fresh lemon to the assortment of herbs, the basics of rice and spinach are taken to another level with this dish. And a note of creaminess is added with some plant-based butter. Yum!

    Reading: vegetarian dish with rice and spinach

    This is a really healthy way to enjoy rice. Satisfying and filling, it incorporates fresh herbs, more vegetables, and of course spinach, which is considered a superfood. I just love how tasty this vegan side dish is, and how well it pairs with other things I serve at mealtime. It’s also convenient since I have my grain and my veggies in the same dish. You’ll really enjoy the many flavors of this recipe, as well as how easy it is to prepare. Here’s what you’ll be using.

    Table of Contents

    • Video Tutorial
    • What you’ll need
    • How to make this Spinach Rice
    • About the Veggie Broth
    • Pro Tips
    • How to Store and Reheat

    Video Tutorial

    What you’ll need

    • Rice. I suggest using Basmati rice in this recipe. Other long grain rice could be used as a substitute, but cooking time (and water/rice ratio) may need to be adjusted according to the package instructions. Even short grain rice could be used, but in this case, you’ll need to stir the dish often or you’ll end up with creamy rice, similar to risotto.
    • Spinach. Use baby spinach leaves for the best results. These leaves are tender, don’t have hard stems, and don’t even need to be cut. I don’t like using frozen store-bought spinach, but you can do it if that’s what you have on hand.
    • Olive oil. Or any other kind. It’s your choice.
    • Garlic. Add a great pungent flavor and aroma.
    • Onion. For extra flavor and sweetness.
    • Herbs. Dill and chives or scallions really add extra flavor, so don’t skip them.
    • Lemon. We’ll use some lemon juice and lemon zest in this recipe.
    • Veggie broth. If you use low-sodium broth, you may need to add some extra salt. Mine is fully seasoned, so I am not adding any extra salt.
    • Plant butter. It adds some extra aroma and creaminess to the dish. You can skip this ingredient, if you’d like.
    • Vegan feta. To garnish this dish. I used Just Like Feta by Violife. This ingredient is optional, of course. You can also make homemade vegan feta cheese from tofu.

    How to make this Spinach Rice

    1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the onions for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are translucent and start to brown.

    cooking the onion in oil

    2. Add the garlic, ¼ cup of dill, and ¼ cup of chives. Sauté everything for another minute or two.

    adding herbs to the onion

    Read more: brown rice vegetarian main dish recipe

    3. Add the spinach and cook for 3-4 minutes, just until it wilts down.

    adding the spinach

    4. Add the basmati rice and vegetable broth, then stir. Check if it needs some salt (my broth is fully seasoned). Bring it to a boil, cover the pot with a lid, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes.

    adding rice and broth

    5. Open the lid and place the butter on top. Cover again, and let it rest for 5 minutes, allowing the butter to melt and the rice to finish cooking.

    adding plant butter

    6. Now add the 2 tbsp. of dill, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir everything well and serve.

    adding lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh dill
    Spinach Rice in the skillet

    About the Veggie Broth

    I am not sure if you have chosen your favorite veggie broth yet, but I wanted to give you some options and share what I use. You can make veggie broth from scratch, and while I do it from time to time, I often need to have a second option. I have tried many packaged veggie broth brands, and I ended up loving Better Than Bouillon Vegetable Base and Better Than Bouillon Vegan No Chicken Base. Orrington Farms is another great brand. Whatever you choose to use, make sure you taste the rice and adjust the flavor by adding some salt and pepper, if necessary.

    Pro Tips

    Read more: quinoa green olives zucchini recipes vegetarian main dish

    Check your seasonings. Because you may be using a different veggie broth, or may decide against using plant-based butter, check to make sure that the amount of salt used is to your preference.

    Let the dish rest after cooking. Rice takes a lot longer to cook than the other ingredients, so make sure you let it rest in the hot broth to complete the cooking process. Otherwise your delicious Spinach Rice is going to be hard and crunchy.

    How to Store and Reheat

    This Spinach Rice can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-5 days. To reheat it, you can either microwave it or warm it on the stovetop. If you like, you can add a splash of veggie broth to the rice to loosen it up.

    Spinach Rice in a plate topped with vegan feta cheese

    I hope you love this yummy Spinach Rice recipe. With tons of flavor, great texture, and easy prep, you and your family are going to enjoy serving this with your meals.

    What to serve with this yummy rice:

    • Roasted Cabbage Steaks
    • Vegan Mushroom Sauce
    • Napa Cabbage Salad with Corn
    • Creamy Zucchini Sauce

    Psst! I think you’d really enjoy this Roasted Cabbage!

    Read more: 30 High Protein Vegetarian Recipes – Jaw-dropping Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Ideas

    Garlic Roasted Cabbage 1
    Previous ArticlePerfect Berry Smoothie
    Next Article Tofu Kimchi (Dubu Kimchi)
    Vũ Thế Thiện
    • Website
    • Facebook

    Vũ Thế Thiện - Founder, Coder, SEOer at familycuisine.net. Passionate about coding, information technology, likes to cook delicious food for the family in the kitchen

    Related Posts

    20 Healthy Vegetable Noodle Recipes

    October 4, 2021

    Copycat Chipotle Sofritas Recipe (Spicy Braised Tofu)

    October 4, 2021

    Eggplant Chickpea Tagine

    October 4, 2021

    vegetarian main dish for christmas potluck

    October 4, 2021

    instant pot vegetarian main dish recipes

    October 4, 2021

    Top 15 Vegetarian Chinese Recipes

    October 4, 2021
    Top posts
    Best cut of beef to roast in oven Roast

    Best cut of beef to roast in oven

    July 3, 2022

    What’s the difference between cuts of beef? Fore ribs One of the prime roasting cuts…

    Sauteed mushrooms peppers and onions

    July 3, 2022
    How to roast whole butternut squash

    How to roast whole butternut squash

    July 3, 2022
    How to prep pumpkin seeds for roasting

    How to prep pumpkin seeds for roasting

    July 3, 2022
    Green beans sauteed with garlic

    Green beans sauteed with garlic

    July 3, 2022
    Crock pot beef pot roast recipe

    Crock pot beef pot roast recipe

    July 3, 2022
    Family Cuisine
    Facebook Pinterest YouTube Tumblr Twitch
    • Terms Of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
    • DMCA

    If you have a DMCA complaint, please reach out to familycuisine.net@gmail.com for immediate resolution. Thank you!

    Family Cuisine - Instructions, how-to, recipes for delicious dishes every day for your loved ones in your family

    Adress: 196 Nguyen Dinh Gian, Dong Ve, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam
    Email Us: familycuisine.net@gmail.com
    Phone: +84334390000

    © Copyright 2021 All Rights Reserved

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.