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Spinach Rice with Chili

Rice cooked with sauteed spinach, spicy chilis, onions, fluffed and drizzled with tangy lemon juice for a light and refreshing side dish or hearty main course.
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 439kcal
Author Ligia Lugo

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice like Arborio
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 chili pepper
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • Lemon juice optional, as desired

Instructions

  • Place rice in a large bowl, and rinse until water runs clear.
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  • Drain the rice.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add chili pepper and cook for 1 minute.
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  • Add spinach and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the spinach is just wilted.
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  • Add rice and water.
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  • Cook the rice, covered for 15 minutes. Remove the rice from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
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  • Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm, drizzled with some lemon juice.
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Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 626mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3031IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg