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Easy Healthy One Pot Spinach Rice

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A quick and nutritious one-pot meal combining rice, spinach, beans, and flavorful spices for a wholesome dish.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice (rinsed and drained)
  • 2-3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 tomatoes diced tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup pinto/black beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
  • 2 cups chicken stock (low sodium or vegetable stock)
  • 1.5 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp cooking oil
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro (to garnish)
  • 1 lime sliced (to garnish)

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  • Add onion and cook until translucent (2-3 min). Add tomatoes and cook until softened (3-4 min).
  • Stir in spinach and rice until spinach wilts.
  • Add beans and stock, then bring to a boil. Season with curry powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer on low for 18-20 min until rice is tender. Garnish with cilantro, lime, and serve.

Notes

Feel free to add hot sauce or extra herbs for more flavor.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: Healthy, rice, Spinach