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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Side Dishes » Arroz Con Espinacas (spinach Rice)

    Arroz con Espinacas (Spinach Rice)

    Nov 2, 2012 · Modified: Jul 17, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 17 Comments

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    Arroz con Espinacas (Spinach Rice)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 17 votes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons of butter
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • ½ cup of grated onion
    • 1 ½ cups long grain rice
    • 3 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
    • 2 cups of spinach chopped
    • Salt

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook about 3 minutes or until tender
    • Add the rice, stir with a wooden spoon to coat well, and cook for 1 minute.
    • Add the spinach, broth and salt, bring to a boil, stir and decrease the heat to low.
    • Cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
    • Remove from the heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
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    Arroz con Espinacas (Spinach Rice)Pin

    Rice is a staple in Colombian cuisine, and we have endless variations of rice dishes.

    My Mom made this Spinach Rice at least once every other week to accompany her roasted chicken, pork chops, and even steak. This rice dish was a staple in our house for sure. I hated Arroz con Espinacas as a child, but as an adult, I love it! So simple to make and absolutely delicious, it is a rice recipe that goes well with many dishes. It is very tasty with a beautiful contrast of colors.

    Buen provecho!

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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Belinda @zomppa

      November 02, 2012 at 10:23 am

      5 stars
      So simple and a great way to sneak in those veggies!

      Reply
      • Erica

        November 03, 2012 at 9:37 am

        5 stars
        Thanks,Belinda!

        Reply
    2. miriam

      November 03, 2012 at 1:13 am

      5 stars
      interesting..this dish is eaten in greece, turkey and some the middle east//with the addition of herbs such as leek, dill or parsley and more olive oil, no butter. and lemon squuezed on....did your family have immigrant friends from those countries as this is not typical in colombian/latin cuisine..?

      Reply
      • Erica

        November 03, 2012 at 9:36 am

        5 stars
        Miriam, Colombian Cuisine is very diverse and varies depending on the region of the country and the influence of many immigrant populations like lndigenous, Spanish, African and Arab.

        Reply
    3. Joanne

      November 03, 2012 at 8:39 am

      5 stars
      What a great side dish! I can definitely see myself serving it alongside many a meal!

      Reply
      • Erica

        November 03, 2012 at 9:36 am

        5 stars
        Thank you, Joanne!

        Reply
    4. Chris

      November 03, 2012 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      It is funny how our tastes mature as we grow up, isn't it? this looks delicious, Erica.

      Reply
      • Erica

        November 03, 2012 at 3:19 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you, Chris!

        Reply
    5. rebecca

      November 03, 2012 at 7:58 pm

      5 stars
      lovely recipe and gets a veggies in too

      Reply
      • Erica

        November 04, 2012 at 7:06 am

        5 stars
        Thank you,Rebecca!

        Reply
    6. Rafa

      November 14, 2012 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for my family last night and it was very good. I served mine with roasted chicken and salad.

      Reply
      • Erica

        November 14, 2012 at 5:21 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Lynn carter

      November 18, 2012 at 9:10 am

      5 stars
      Erica, I made this rice last night with your marinated pork roast (did it in the crockpot, which worked marvelously) and hot chocolate for a casual dinner party, and it was all a HUGE hit. I'm really enjoying your blog and the combinations of flavors that are new and nuanced, but not completely foreign to my family's taste. The best part is my kids are loving it, too!

      Reply
      • Erica

        November 18, 2012 at 9:14 am

        5 stars
        Thank You,Lynn!

        Reply
    8. maria

      December 19, 2016 at 5:33 am

      5 stars
      Can you use jasmine rice instead?

      Reply
    9. maria

      December 19, 2016 at 5:34 am

      5 stars
      Can you use jasmine rice instead?

      saludos

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        December 20, 2016 at 2:22 pm

        5 stars
        Yes.

        Reply

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