One Pan Spinach Veggie Rice Recipe | Plant-Based and Vegan Dishes | Rice Dishes.
This simple one skillet veggie stir-fried rice serves as an excellent side dish. A one pan veggie rice and spinach dish is ideal for those following a vegan or vegetarian diet and looking to prep meals. This delightful high-protein veggie rice dish, prepared with spinach and basmati rice, is not just straightforward to create but is an exceptional method to incorporate spinach and veggies into your dietary regimen. Nutritious rice dishes for your plant-powered lunch or dinner. So whip up this plant-based fried rice meal and relish it with your preferred protein! A user-friendly vegetarian meal plan for your hectic week. Explore my other vegetarian and vegan meal ideas!
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▶️ 🥬 Spinach Veggie Rice Recipe Ingredients: (Approximately 3 servings)
Spinach Blend: (Makes a total of 1.75 cups of puree)
125g / 4 cups Spinach leaves
25g / 1/2 cup Cilantro / Coriander leaves and stems
1 cup / 250ml Water
Other Essentials:
1 cup / 200g White Basmati Rice (thoroughly rinsed & soaked for 30 minutes)
3 Tablespoons Cooking Oil
200g / 1.5 cups Onions – diced
2.5 Tablespoons / 30g Garlic – finely minced
1 Tablespoon / 10g Ginger – finely chopped
0.5 Teaspoon Turmeric
0.25 to 0.5 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper or as needed
0.5 Teaspoon Garam Masala
150g / 1 cup Carrot – diced into 1/4 X 1/4 inch cubes
100g / 0.75 cup Green Beans – sliced 1/2 inch thick
70g / 0.5 cup Frozen Corn
70g / 0.5 cup Frozen Green Peas
200g / 1 cup Ripe Tomatoes – finely chopped
Salt to taste (Total 1.5 Teaspoons of pink Himalayan Salt added)
0.33 cup / 80ml Water (👉 Water amount might fluctuate depending on the quality of rice & veggies)
Lemon Juice to taste (Added 1 tablespoon lemon juice for a slightly tangy flavor)
0.5 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper or as desired
Drizzle of Olive Oil (Included 1 teaspoon of organic cold-pressed Olive Oil)
▶️ 🥬 Preparation Method:
Thoroughly wash the basmati rice multiple times until the water runs clear, eliminating any impurities for a cleaner taste. Soak for 30 minutes. After soaking, strain the rice and let it sit in the strainer to drain excess water until needed.
Blend cilantro/coriander, spinach leaves, and water into a smooth puree. Set aside for later use.
✅ 🥑 UTILIZE A WIDE PAN FOR COOKING THIS DISH
In a heated pan, pour cooking oil and add onions, 0.25 teaspoon of salt, frying over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes or until ONIONS TURN GOLDEN BROWN. Adding salt to the onions aids in releasing their moisture and speeds up the cooking process, so do not overlook this step. Introduce minced garlic, ginger, and sauté over medium to medium-low heat for about 2 minutes. Toss in turmeric, cayenne pepper, garam masala, and stir briefly. Include green beans, carrots, and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Then add frozen corn, green peas, tomatoes, and salt to taste. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until the tomatoes soften and break down. Add the soaked and strained basmati rice, spinach puree, 0.5 cup water, and bring to a rapid boil. Once boiling, cover with a lid and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook on low heat for approximately 15 to 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked. Cooking times can vary depending on the rice quality.
Once the rice is fully cooked, uncover the pan, turn off the heat. Incorporate lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and gently MIX TO AVOID RICE BREAKAGE. AVOID OVERMIXING THE RICE TO PREVENT IT FROM BECOMING MUSHY. Cover with the lid and allow resting for 5 minutes on the stove before serving.
Serve hot alongside your preferred source of protein. This recipe yields 3 PORTIONS.
▶️ 🥬 CRUCIAL POINTERS:
🥑 Thoroughly rinse the rice until the water is clear for a more refined taste.
✅ 🥑 USE A WIDE PAN FOR COOKING TO ENSURE EVEN RICE COOKING AND AVOID MUSHINESS.
🥑 Adding 0.25 teaspoon of salt to onions aids in expelling moisture, facilitating faster cooking, do not skip this step.
🥑 THE WATER QUANTITY VARIES BASED ON RICE QUALITY SO ADJUST ACCORDINGLY.
🥑 After adding seasonings, gently mix to prevent rice breakage as the grains are soft and delicate.
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