Brown Rice with White Beans and Spinach Recipe

Name: Brown Rice with White Beans and Spinach Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 c. diced onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 c. long-grain brown rice; 3 3/4 c. chicken broth (low-sodium); 4 c. packed trimmed and torn spinach leaves; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan/Romano cheese; 2 tbsp. pine nuts, toasted in a dry pan; 1-2 tbsp. slivered sun-dried tomatoes in oil, rinsed and patted dry; 2 (16-19 oz. each) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Servings: persons

1
Heat the oil over medium-low heat in a large heavy saucepan.
2
Add onion and garlic and saute, stirring often until golden, about 10 minutes.
3
Stir in rice and stir constantly, about 3 minutes.
4
Stir in the broth and bring to a simmer.
5
Cook, tightly covered, until the rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
6
Add the beans, spinach and grated cheese, folding together just until blended.
7
The mixture should be creamy.
8
Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the spinach is just wilted but still bright green, about 3 minutes.
9
Serve at once, sprinkled with pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes.

1028

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 c. diced onion, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 1/2 c. long-grain brown rice, and more.

Yes, Brown Rice with White Beans and Spinach Recipe falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!