Healthy Spinach Rice Recipe
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About Healthy Spinach Rice Recipe:
A quick and healthy packed lunch of cooked rice tossed in spinach and tomato puree. A super healthy yet tasty dish which is full of nutrition, is filling and a treat to your tast buds this recipe is something that you must try for lunch or dinner along with fresh curd.
- 30 mins
- 10 Ingredients
Ingredients for Healthy Spinach Rice Recipe
- 1 tablespoon Sesame or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 inch Ginger grated
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 1/2 cup Pureed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 2 cup Spinach leaves chopped
- 2 cup Cooked Rice
- 1 tablespoon Sambar powder
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil or ghee for finishing
Current Totals
- Fat
- Protein
- Carbs
- Fiber
MacroNutrients
- Carbs
- Protein
- Fiber
Fats
- Fat
Vitamins & Minerals
- Calcium
- Iron
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B3
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B9
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Copper
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Phosphorus
- Selenium
- Zinc
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
How to Make Healthy Spinach Rice Recipe
step 1
STEP 01
In a heavy bottom pan add 1 tbsp sesame or vegetable oil. When hot add 1 tsp cumin seeds and allow to crackle. Then add 1 inch grated ginger, 1 sprig curry leaves crackle in the oil.
step 2
STEP 01
Next add ½ cup pureed tomatoes, 1 tsp turmeric powder, salt to taste and stir for a few seconds till well combined.
step 3
STEP 01
Add 2 cups chopped spinach. Cover the pan and cook on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes till the spinach has wilted and is completely cooked. It will release a lot of moisture. Open the pan and increase the heat to high and allow the water to evaporate.
step 4
STEP 01
Then add 2 cups cooked rice and 1 tbsp sambar powder. Mix to combine all the ingredients well. Turn the heat to low, cover the pan and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, to allow the flavors to combine well.
step 5
STEP 01
Finally add 1 tsp sesame oil or ghee which adds to the flavour of the rice.