SPINACH BROWN RICE
Healthy spinach brown rice that is made with a raw spinach and kale sauce and a lovely exotic twist from mango and lemon.
Provided by Florentina
Categories Side Dish
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add the brown rice, water, bay leaves and a pinch of sea salt to medium stock pot. Bring to a simmer, cover with a tight lid, turn the flame down and simmer away for 45 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Remove the rice from flame and allow it to sit covered for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cooke rice to a large mixing bowl and using a fork fluff up the grains. Discard the bay leaves.
- Meanwhile add the spinach, kale and sliced mayo to a food processor or blender together with the scallions, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. Process until smooth with a pesto-like texture. Season to taste with sea salt and more lemon juice if desired.
- Pour the spinach sauce on top of the rice and using a spatula fold to coat well. Garnish with the pine nuts and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 25 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BROWN RICE WITH SPINACH AND PARMESAN CHEESE
Brown rice with spinach and Parmesan cheese is an easy, healthy, one-pot side dish with just a few simple ingredients!
Provided by Kathryn Doherty
Categories Side dishes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté 5-6 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and sauté another 30 seconds.
- Add quick cook rice, thyme, salt and pepper and stir to get the rice coated in the oils.
- Add chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Then cover, lower the heat to medium low and cook 15-20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
- Add chopped fresh spinach on top of the rice, then cover and let sit for 5 minutes off the heat.
- Stir spinach into the rice and add Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Sodium 309 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar
BROWN BUTTER SAUTEED SPINACH WITH LEMON
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large, wide pot over medium-high heat and cook, stirring often, until the milk solids are a deep golden brown and the butter smells nutty.
- Add the garlic, shallots and a 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds. Add the spinach in batches and cook, tossing to coat, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
HOW TO COOK BROWN RICE
Brown rice is less processed and more nutritious than its white counterpart. The trick to steaming it is to use less water than called for on the package. The end result: deliciously fluffy, nutty-flavored grains that hold up well in the refrigerator or freezer.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine rice, 1 1/2 cups water, salt, and a drizzle of oil in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat until tender and liquid is absorbed, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Use immediately, or spread on a rimmed baking sheet to let cool.
SAUTEED SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND LEMON
This is a quick, healthy and tasty side dish for chicken and steak dishes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic and discard.
- Raise heat to high. Add spinach to skillet gradually, waiting for one batch to wilt before adding the next. Cook, tossing, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Drain liquid from skillet; add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g
SPINACH AND BROWN RICE CASSEROLE
Provided by Jane E. Brody
Categories casseroles, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings; an 8-ounce serving has about 210 calories
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Heat oil in Dutch oven, and saute onion, mushrooms and garlic until tender.
- In a small bowl, mix egg, flour and cottage cheese. Add to sauteed vegetables, along with the spinach. Stir in rice, pepper, thyme and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
- Turn into a greased 12-by-8-inch baking dish, and top with sunflower seeds and remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 203, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 261 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPINACH AND RICE WITH LEMON
Categories Rice Side Lemon Spinach Summer Gourmet Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat butter in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat until foam subsides, then cook shallots, stirring occasionally, until beginning to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until grains turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, then stir in broth and cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is just tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until ready to use.
- While rice is cooking, heat oil in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook garlic, stirring constantly, until it begins to turn golden, about 1 minute. Add all of spinach, salt, and pepper and cook, turning and stirring with tongs, until wilted and tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons lemon juice, then add rice and stir until just combined. Season with salt and pepper, then add up to 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to taste).
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