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Easy 45 min~180 kcal 5/10
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Spinach with Rice
A light Turkish home dish where spinach, onion, tomato paste, and a little rice simmer into a soft one-pot meal.
Easy⏱️ 37 min📖 1 min readServes 4~180 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 22 min cook
- #One-Pot
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 37 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking22 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the vegetables
- 700 g Spinach
For the pot
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Rice
- 1 Yellow onion
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
For cooking
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Hot water
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 1 Lemon
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the spinach in plenty of water, chop coarsely, and leave in a strainer.
- 2
Rinse the rice and soak it in warm water for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Dice the onion and soften it in olive oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the tomato paste and fry for 1 minute, until fragrant.
1 min01:00 - 5
Add the spinach to the pot in batches, letting each batch wilt lightly.
- 6
Add the drained rice, hot water, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Cover and cook over low heat for 16 minutes, then rest for 5 minutes once the rice is tender.
21 min21:00
💡 Tip: Add the spinach to the pot in batches, if you add it all at once the onion underneath steams instead of sauteing.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm or hot with an optional lemon wedge and a simple salad.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~180
kcal calories
5
g protein
24
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 54%Fat 35%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Spinach with Rice make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Spinach with Rice take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 22 minutes; 37 minutes in total.Is Spinach with Rice difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Spinach with Rice have?
Approximately 180 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 24g, fat: 7g.Is Spinach with Rice allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.How many ingredients does Spinach with Rice need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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