Vegan Spinach Rice

Elevate your plant-based cooking with this vibrant and flavorful Vegan Spinach Rice! This one-pot recipe combines tender long-grain white rice, nutrient-packed fresh spinach, and aromatic spices like cumin and paprika for a dish that's both comforting and wholesome. Cooked in savory vegetable broth and finished with a bright splash of fresh lemon juice, this vegan spinach rice is irresistibly fragrant and packed with nutrients. Perfect as a satisfying main course or a nourishing side, it's quick and easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep. Whether you're looking for a healthy vegan recipe or simply a delicious way to enjoy spinach, this dish delivers bold flavors with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 4 minced Garlic cloves
• 6 cups, roughly chopped Fresh spinach
• 1.5 cups Long-grain white rice
• 3 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chopped spinach to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted.

Step 5

Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch, then add it to the pot.

Step 6

Pour the vegetable broth into the pot and stir to combine all ingredients.

Step 7

Sprinkle in the salt, ground black pepper, ground cumin, and paprika. Mix thoroughly.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 9

Simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Avoid uncovering the pot during cooking.

Step 10

Once cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Step 11

Fluff the rice with a fork, then drizzle fresh lemon juice over the top and mix gently.

Step 12

Serve warm as a main dish or side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1412.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1057.3

Total Fat 36.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4190.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 157.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 18.6g
Protein 28.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 381.6mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 1778.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.3%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 59.1%