How To Make Recipe Tunisian Spinach Rice
This flavorful dish combines tender spinach and aromatic spices with fluffy rice for a satisfying meal.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 lb fresh spinach, stemmed and chopped
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
Instructions
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Rinse the rice in cold water and drain. In a medium pot, add the water and bring to a boil.
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Add the rice, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until water is absorbed.
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In a separate skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent.
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Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir until fragrant.
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Add the chopped spinach and stir until wilted.
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Add the cooked rice, raisins, and almonds to the skillet. Mix well.
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Adjust seasonings to taste.
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Serve hot and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Calories : 365kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 350mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 67g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 9g
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