Curried Brown Rice with Pumpkin Seeds, Apricots and Spinach
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Looking for a comforting and flavorful side dish that’s both nutritious and easy to make? This delightful curry-infused brown rice, combined with sweet apricots, fresh spinach, and a crunchy pumpkin seed topping, is a perfect dish to brighten any meal. It’s simple to prepare, packed with heart-healthy ingredients, and offers a lovely balance of sweet and savory flavors in every bite.
Ingredients:
1 cup brown rice (short grain, uncooked)
1 tablespoon olive oil (or your preferred cooking oil)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium red onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or low-sodium chicken broth)
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Salt and pepper (optional, to taste)
Directions:
This recipe was sourced from My Plate. For more delectable dishes, browse through our forum here!
Sweet, savory, AND healthy! Image Credit: My Plate
Ingredients:
1 cup brown rice (short grain, uncooked)
1 tablespoon olive oil (or your preferred cooking oil)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium red onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or low-sodium chicken broth)
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Salt and pepper (optional, to taste)
Directions:
- Start by rinsing the rice well.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large heavy saucepan.
- Add the chopped onions and garlic, and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the curry powder.
- Add the rice and broth, bringing the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 30-45 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, and stir in the apricots and spinach. Cover again and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Add the toasted pumpkin seeds, salt, pepper, and more curry powder if you like it spicier. Fluff with a fork.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
This recipe was sourced from My Plate. For more delectable dishes, browse through our forum here!
