Lemon Spinach Rice
Experience a burst of fresh flavors with this delightful Lemon Spinach Rice. Fragrant jasmine rice is cooked to perfection with vegetable stock, olive oil, and bright lemon accents. A luscious bed of shredded baby spinach adds a vibrant touch to this savory dish that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 1 | cup jasmine rice |
| 2 | cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock) |
| 2 | teaspoons olive oil |
| 1 | lemon zest and juice |
| 5 | ounces Baby Spinach, shredded |
Instructions
Preparation Steps | |
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| 1. | Rinse the jasmine rice thoroughly in cold water. |
| 2. | In a heavy saucepan, combine the rice, vegetable stock (or chicken stock), olive oil, and lemon zest. |
| 3. | Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then stir, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover tightly, and cook for 10 minutes. |
| 4. | Uncover the saucepan and gently place the shredded baby spinach on top of the rice without stirring. |
| 5. | Cover the saucepan again and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. |
| 6. | Turn off the heat, add fresh lemon juice, and let the dish stand covered for an additional 10 minutes. |
| 7. | Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 202.1 kcal |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 g |
Published on Aug 07, 2024 by Luminița