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!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup of grated onion
- 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
- 3 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups of spinach, chopped
- Salt
Directions
- 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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This was printed from MyColombianRecipes.com
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Belinda @zomppa says
So simple and a great way to sneak in those veggies!
Erica says
Thanks,Belinda!
miriam says
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..?
Erica says
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.
Joanne says
What a great side dish! I can definitely see myself serving it alongside many a meal!
Erica says
Thank you, Joanne!
Chris says
It is funny how our tastes mature as we grow up, isn’t it? this looks delicious, Erica.
Erica says
Thank you, Chris!
rebecca says
lovely recipe and gets a veggies in too
Erica says
Thank you,Rebecca!
Rafa says
I made this for my family last night and it was very good. I served mine with roasted chicken and salad.
Erica says
Thank you!
Lynn carter says
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!
Erica says
Thank You,Lynn!
maria says
Can you use jasmine rice instead?
maria says
Can you use jasmine rice instead?
saludos
Erica Dinho says
Yes.