Savory Spinach Rice Delight
Elevate your dining experience with this Savory Spinach Rice Delight! This quick and flavorful side dish transforms ordinary rice into a vibrant medley of flavors, featuring tender baby spinach and creamy celery soup. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish can effortlessly complement any main course while adding a touch of elegance to your plate. With minimal preparation and simple ingredients, it’s a surefire hit for families or entertaining guests.
4
Servings
105
Calories
4
Ingredients
Ingredients
Water
1 cup (none)
Condensed Cream of Celery Soup
10 3/4 ounces (none)
Long-Grain Minute Rice
2 cups (uncooked)
Baby Spinach Leaves
2 cups (rinsed and stems removed)
Instructions
1
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and the condensed cream of celery soup.
2
Whisk together until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
3
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
4
Once boiling, carefully stir in the uncooked long-grain minute rice and the rinsed baby spinach leaves.
5
Cover the saucepan with a lid and remove from heat immediately.
6
Let the mixture stand, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the flavors and the spinach to wilt.
7
After 5 minutes, gently fluff the rice with a fork, mixing in the spinach and soup for a delightful blend of textures and tastes.
8
Serve warm as a delicious accompaniment to your favorite main dish.
Nutrition Information
2g
Fat
18g
Carbs
3g
Protein
0.5g
Fiber
0.75g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Spinach Rice Delight?
Savory Spinach Rice Delight is a quick and flavorful side dish that transforms ordinary rice into a vibrant medley using baby spinach and creamy celery soup.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 4 servings.
What are the main ingredients?
The main ingredients include water, condensed cream of celery soup, long-grain minute rice, and baby spinach leaves.
How many calories are in a serving?
Each serving contains 105 calories.
What type of rice is used?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of uncooked long-grain minute rice.
Is this recipe vegetarian?
Yes, this dish is categorized as vegetarian.
How much fat is in this dish?
There are 2g of fat per serving.
How much protein does it provide?
Each serving provides 3g of protein.
What is the carbohydrate content?
There are 18g of carbohydrates in each serving.
How much fiber is in the rice?
The dish contains 0.5g of fiber per serving.
How much sugar is in the recipe?
The recipe has 0.75g of sugar per serving.
What kind of soup is required?
You need 10 3/4 ounces of condensed cream of celery soup.
How much baby spinach is needed?
The recipe requires 2 cups of baby spinach leaves.
How do I prepare the spinach?
The baby spinach leaves should be rinsed and have their stems removed.
How much water is needed?
You will need 1 cup of water.
What is the first step of the instructions?
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and the condensed cream of celery soup.
How do I mix the soup and water?
Whisk them together until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
What heat level should I use?
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
When do I add the rice and spinach?
Stir in the uncooked minute rice and rinsed baby spinach once the liquid is boiling.
Do I cook the rice on the stove?
No, you should remove the saucepan from the heat immediately after stirring in the rice and spinach.
How long should the rice stand?
Let the mixture stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Why does the rice need to stand?
This allows the rice to absorb the flavors and the spinach to wilt.
What do I do after 5 minutes of standing?
Gently fluff the rice with a fork, mixing in the spinach and soup.
Is this a good dish for busy weeknights?
Yes, it is designed for busy weeknights with minimal preparation and simple ingredients.
Is this recipe suitable for entertaining guests?
Yes, the description notes it adds a touch of elegance to your plate, making it suitable for special gatherings.
What is the recipe category?
The recipe is categorized as Long Grain Rice.
Is this considered comfort food?
Yes, it is tagged as comfort food.
How quickly can I make this?
It is tagged as a 30-minute meal and a quick meal.
What is the texture of this dish?
It is described as a creamy and delightful blend of textures.
How should I serve this rice?
Serve it warm as a delicious accompaniment to your favorite main dish.