Description
A light and refreshing Mediterranean-inspired rice dish with tender spinach, tangy artichokes, zesty lemon, fresh herbs, and crunchy toasted almonds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, bring water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- While rice cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped spinach and sauté until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Once rice is cooked, fluff with a fork and gently fold in spinach, chopped artichokes, lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with toasted almonds before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, cook the rice in vegetable broth instead of water.
- Use roasted almonds for a deeper nutty flavor.
- This dish can be served warm or chilled for a refreshing salad-style side.
- Great alongside grilled chicken, fish, or as a vegetarian main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spinach rice, artichoke rice, Mediterranean rice, lemon herb rice, vegetarian rice recipe