Spiced rice and spinach salad
Background
It’s an old wife’s tale that you shouldn’t reheat cooked rice. Well, I’ve been doing it for decades yet I’ve never had any problem – but I do keep any leftover rice in the fridge! I then make pilafs, salads or staffing with it. This spiced rice and spinach salad is ready within 10 minutes - it can be eaten warm or cold as a main vegan dish. Alternatively you can serve it as a side dish to accompany stews, grilled/fried meat or fish. I scattered some feta on the top of mine.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 100g spinach
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 1 roasted pepper (home-made or from jar)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
- Chopped parsley/coriander/mint
Instructions
- Thinly slice the garlic.
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a frying pan and gently cook the garlic until golden, but not charred. Add the cumin and chilli and stir for a few seconds.
- Add the spinach and the lemon juice. Put the lid on, turn down the heat and sauté for about 5 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
- Meanwhile, cut the pepper into thin strips. Add these to the spinach.
- Add the rice, stir and season with salt and pepper.
- When the rice is warmed through to your liking, transfer to a plate.
- Mix in some chopped herbs of your choice and serve.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Leftovers - Lunch - Main - One Pot - Quick & Easy - Side - Supper
- Cuisines: - Fusion
- Occasions: - Parties - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Rice
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Egg Free - Gluten Free - High Fibre - Nut Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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