Red Rice with Spinach and Dried Cherries Recipe

Name: Red Rice with Spinach and Dried Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups red rice; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced; Pinch of sugar; Freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger; 1/2 cup dried cherries; 1 10 -ounce package baby spinach; Juice of 1 orange

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups red rice
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced
Pinch of sugar
Freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 10 -ounce package baby spinach
Juice of 1 orange

1
Combine the red rice, 3 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan.
2
Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3
Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
4
(Drain any excess water.)
5
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add the onion; sprinkle with the sugar and season with salt and pepper.
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Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
8
Add the ginger and dried cherries; cook, stirring, until the onion is golden brown, about 7 more minutes.
9
Stir the prepared rice into the onion mixture.
10
Add the baby spinach and orange juice and stir until the spinach is just wilted, about 1 minute.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Photograph by Linda Pug

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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 1/2 cups red rice, Kosher salt, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Red Rice with Spinach and Dried Cherries 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.

Red Rice with Spinach and Dried Cherries

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