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Spinach Brown Rice
Healthy spinach brown rice that is made with a raw spinach and kale sauce and a lovely exotic twist from mango and lemon.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 45 min👤 Florentina📖 ciaoflorentina
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- blender
- food processor
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Add the brown rice, water, bay leaves and a pinch of sea salt to medium stock pot. Bring to a simmer, cover with a tight lid, turn the flame down and simmer away for ⏱️ 45 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Remove the rice from flame and allow it to sit covered for ⏱️ 10 minutes.
brown rice2 cupswater (or vegetable stock)3.75 cups
2
Transfer the cooke rice to a large mixing bowl and using a fork fluff up the grains. Discard the bay leaves.
3
Meanwhile add the spinach, kale and sliced mayo to a food processor or blender together with the scallions, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. Process until smooth with a pesto-like texture. Season to taste with sea salt and more lemon juice if desired.
garlic1 clovelemon (-juiced & zested)1
4
Pour the spinach sauce on top of the rice and using a spatula fold to coat well. Garnish with the pine nuts and serve!
Nutrition Facts
calories
376 kcal
fat Content
15 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
25 mg
protein Content
6 g
carbohydrate Content
55 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
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