Spinach rice, a delectable and nutritious dish, captivates taste buds with its vibrant green hue and distinctive, slightly earthy flavor. Often served as a main course or side dish, this culinary creation blends the goodness of spinach with the fluffy texture of rice, resulting in a symphony of textures and flavors. Whether you prefer a vegetarian delight or a protein-packed meal, spinach rice offers endless possibilities for customization. From incorporating various vegetables and herbs to adding protein sources like chicken, shrimp, or tofu, this versatile dish invites culinary exploration. As you embark on your culinary journey, let us guide you through the art of crafting the perfect spinach rice, ensuring a delightful and satisfying experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SPINACH RICE
Even if you don't like spinach, you will love this creamy rice dish. Add more or less jalapeno peppers to your liking.
Provided by Marites
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a pot, bring the rice and water to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the soup, milk, jalapeno peppers, salt, and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat, and cook the onion until tender. Mix in the cooked rice and spinach. Pour the soup mixture into the skillet, and continue cooking until heated through. Mix in the cubed processed cheese, and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 830.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
SPINACH AND RICE (SPANAKORIZO)
This is a Greek side dish that our family loves. Add a little Feta cheese and fresh lemon after it's cooked and you have heaven.
Provided by Kathy Bezemes Walstrom
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions in the oil until soft and translucent. Add spinach, and cook stirring for a few minutes, then pour in the tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil, and season with parsley, dill, salt and pepper. Stir in rice, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until rice is tender. Add more water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 552.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
RICE SPINACH CASSEROLE
"This nicely seasoned casserole combines popular rice and the goodness of fresh spinach," says Mathilda Navias of Tiffin, Ohio. "Topped with Parmesan cheese, it's a savory side dish with any meat."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the spinach, salt and pepper; cook until spinach is wilted., Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPINACH, HAM, AND RICE CASSEROLE
Our Simple White Rice is the base for this comforting casserole.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine spinach, rice, milk, eggs, 3/4 cup cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add wine and cook until evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add ham and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- Add ham mixture to spinach mixture and stir to combine. Transfer to four 10-ounce ramekins or an 8-ounce square baking dish; top with 1/4 cup cheese. Bake until warmed through and golden brown on top, 20 to 30 minutes.
SPINACH RICE
I like to serve this Greek-style rice dish alongside steaks with mushrooms. It makes an elegant side that can be doubled for guests. -Jeanette Cakouros, Brunswick, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in water, parsley, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; top with spinach., Cover; remove from heat. Let stand until rice is tender, 7-10 minutes. Stir to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPINACH AND RICE
Dill and oregano do a nice job of dressing up this dish. It makes a great side with savory lamb or pork chops. -Laura Nurse, Lilburn, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned., Stir in the water, dill, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender. Add spinach; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK STYLE SPINACH AND RICE
Make and share this Greek Style Spinach and Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet or wok.
- Add onion and garlic and cook on medium-high until onion is softened and transparent.
- Add spinach, lemon juice and rice; cook stirring frequently until spinach is limp and rice is throughly heated.
- Toss in basil.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Place in serving bowl and sprinkle with feta cheese.
KITTENCAL'S SPINACH PARMESAN RICE BAKE
This is a wonderful easy side dish to chicken or meat and any leftovers freeze wonderful, it may also be baked in a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate and cut into wedges, this may be doubled but I would still only use one package or spinach or maybe 1-1/2 packages adding in too much spinach will overpower all other ingredients, prep time does not include cooking the rice --- FOR FREEZING prepare recipe as directed but do not bake, wrap pan in plastic wrap then tightly in foil and freeze, to serve thaw over night in refrigerator, remove wrapping bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until hot.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set oven to 350°F.
- Generously grease a 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with a wooden spoon, mixing very well to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered or covered for 25 minutes or until set (over baking will cause a heavier denser texture if you prefer a lighter texture then bake just until set).
- Top with mozzarella cheese the last 5 minutes of baking (if using).
- Note: for a more fluffier texture casserole, 4 eggs may be used.
SPINACH RICE CASSEROLE WITH CHICKEN
Make and share this Spinach Rice Casserole With Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Chicken
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until blended.
- Add the milk, onions, butter, parsley, thyme, salt, and Worcestershire sauce and mix well.
- Stir in the spinach, chicken, 2 cups cheese and the rice.
- Turn the mixture into a lightly sprayed or oiled 3-quart casserole or baking dish.
- Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, about 45 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheese over the top and bake, uncovered, until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.5, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 204.4, Sodium 927.8, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3, Protein 37.9
RICE AND SPINACH CASSEROLE WITH BASIL
In this neo-casserole, a crisp crust of Parmesan and rice stands in for pastry, and luscious ricotta -- rather than cream -- cushions sauteed basil, spinach and zucchini.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add rice, stir once, and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, garlic, and scallions, and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring often, until tender, 3 minutes more. Season with salt, and transfer to a bowl.
- Return pan to medium heat, and add remaining tablespoon oil. Add spinach, and cook for 2 minutes. Add basil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drain.
- Whisk ricotta and eggs in a large bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups cooked rice to mixture. Stir in cooked zucchini and spinach-basil mixtures. Add 3/4 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper.
- Combine Parmesan and remaining cooked rice in a small bowl. Lightly coat a 9-inch round baking dish, 2 inches deep, with oil, and spoon ricotta mixture into dish. Top with Parmesan-rice mixture. Bake until filling is set and top is golden, 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
SPINACH, WILD RICE AND SHRIMP SALAD
Provided by Paula M. Shaw
Categories Salad Leafy Green Rice Shellfish High Fiber Lunch Shrimp Spinach Healthy Bon Appétit California Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine water and rice in heavy medium saucepan. Season lightly with salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 40 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Meanwhile, char red bell pepper over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Place in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and chop bell pepper.
- Combine wild rice, bell pepper, spinach, water chestnuts, shrimp, celery and green onions in large bowl.
- Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Add basil and tarragon. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad and toss to coat. (Can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
BAKED SPINACH RICE
A favorite family casserole, updated. My mother served this as a side dish for company. I have adapted it, using fresh spinach and other embellishments.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories casseroles, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add spinach and wilt for 30 seconds. Remove with a wire mesh spider or tongs and rinse in a colander with cold water. Squeeze dry and chop roughly.
- In the same pot, boil the rice for 10 minutes, keeping it slightly underdone. Drain and spread on a baking sheet to cool, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 2-quart soufflé dish (or other baking dish) and dust with about 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Season lightly with salt and add contents of skillet to rice.
- Add remaining Parmesan to rice, along with the ricotta, Gruyère, currants, nutmeg, lemon zest, thyme and sage. Season lightly with salt and add pepper to taste. Add chopped spinach and gently toss rice with hands or wooden spoons to distribute ingredients evenly. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. (May be prepared up to this point several hours in advance of baking.)
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 10 minutes more, until top is browned.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 348, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 633 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPINACH AND RICE CASSEROLE
I cut this out of either a copy of Light and Tasty or Simple and Delicious years ago. We enjoy this with simple roasted meat, but I can eat it on its own as a main dish.
Provided by DeniseBC
Categories White Rice
Time 1h
Yield 1 casserole, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Tear spinach into bite sized pieces, removing stems and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in olive oil until tender. Add rice. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add chicken broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in spinach, salt and pepper and cook until spinach is wilted.
- Transfer mixture to a 2 quart prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Cover and bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove lid and turn oven to broil to brown cheese a bit.
KIELBASA AND LENTIL RICE WITH SPINACH
This easy weeknight dinner combines fresh ingredients and pantry staples in an inspired way: setting links of smoky Polish sausage atop saucy rice and lentils with wilted greens.
Provided by Greg Lofts
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Prick kielbasa in a few places with a fork. Add to skillet and cook, flipping once, until browned in places, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add onion to skillet; reduce heat to medium, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Stir in curry powder; cook 30 seconds. Add lentils and 2 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
- Stir in rice, tomatoes, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Return kielbasa and any juices to skillet. Cover; simmer over low until rice and lentils are just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Add spinach, cover, and cook until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir spinach into rice mixture; season to taste. Slice sausage and serve.
ONE-SKILLET SHRIMP AND RICE WITH SPINACH AND ARTICHOKES
A hearty meal made in one skillet. Serve with a crusty bread. Great for an easy weeknight dinner, but special enough for holidays or dinner parties. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on each serving as desired.
Provided by sarahhorton
Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp
Time 37m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp, lemon zest, and lemon juice; saute until shrimp turn opaque, about 2 minutes.
- Stir chicken broth, basmati rice, butter, and salt into the skillet. Reduce heat to low; simmer until rice absorbs broth, about 15 minutes. Add artichokes on top; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Spread spinach and green onion over artichokes. Cook until spinach wilts, 3 to 5 minutes; fold into the rice mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 182.4 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1321.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
SHRIMP WITH TOMATOES, SPINACH, AND RICE
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat; swirl in oil. Add onion, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and juices and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in rice and 2 1/2 cups water, then return to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until rice is tender, about 12 minutes. Stir in shrimp and spinach and simmer, covered, until shrimp is just pink and opaque, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, sprinkled with feta and mint and drizzled with oil.
SLOW-COOKER SPINACH & RICE
I started making this in the slow cooker to save oven space during the holidays. It's so convenient, I no longer reserve it for special occasions!-Erica Polly, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth; bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach, cream cheese, salt and pepper until blended. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in rice., Cook, covered, 3-4 hours or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring halfway through cooking. Remove insert; top with cheddar cheese. Let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Top with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1016mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
DELICIOUS SPINACH RICE WITH FETA
A Greek-style rice dish with the lovely flavors of dill, mint, and tangy lemon.
Provided by Kelly Brice
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 51m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add green onions and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and dill until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cooked rice. Transfer to a large serving dish.
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts; cook and stir until toasted, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Top rice with toasted pine nuts, feta cheese, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sumac.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 256.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
SPINACH RICE BAKE
This is one of my best, most requested spinach recipes. It's tasty.-Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook spinach according to package directions; drain well. Add the remaining ingredients. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
CHICKEN WILD RICE SOUP WITH SPINACH
I stir together my chicken-and-rice cream soup whenever we're craving something warm and comforting. Reduced-fat and reduced-sodium ingredients make it a healthier option.-Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5h25m
Yield 6 servings (about 2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. slow cooker, mix the first 8 ingredients until blended. Cook, covered, on low 5-7 hours or until rice is tender., Stir in chicken and spinach. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, about 15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Wash the rice thoroughly: This will remove the starch and help the rice cook evenly.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from burning.
- Bring the water to a boil before adding the rice: This will help the rice cook faster and more evenly.
- Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low: This will help the rice steam and cook evenly.
- Do not stir the rice while it is cooking: This will break up the grains and make the rice mushy.
- Let the rice rest for 5-10 minutes before serving: This will help the rice absorb any remaining moisture and make it fluffy.
Conclusion:
Spinach rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect spinach rice every time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give spinach rice a try. You won't be disappointed!
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