Sun-Dried Tomato Spinach Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Sun-Dried Tomato Spinach Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 small onion, minced; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (I use the ones soaked in olive oil); 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 bouillon cubes; 2 cups water; 1 cup jasmine rice (you can use long grain white rice)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small onion, minced
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (I use the ones soaked in olive oil)
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 bouillon cubes
2 cups water
1 cup jasmine rice (you can use long grain white rice)

1
Heat olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add minced onion and garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
3
Add the sun-dried tomatoes and saute another minute.
4
Add the Jasmine rice and saute one minute.
5
Add the salt, pepper, bouillon cubes and water and stir.
6
Cover and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat when boiling and simmer 15 minutes. (No peaking! Do not remove the lid while cooking!).
8
After 15 minutes, remove from heat and stir in the fresh spinach and lemon juice.
9
Cover and let steam 15 minutes. Voila!

245

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 small onion, minced, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (I use the ones soaked in olive oil), and more.

Yes, Sun-Dried Tomato Spinach Rice Pilaf 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!

Sun-Dried Tomato Spinach Rice Pilaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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