Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of this Beet & Spinach Rice Bowl, featuring earthy roasted beets and fresh spinach served over fluffy brown rice. Topped with a creamy tahini dressing, this dish is not only wholesome but also visually appealing, making it perfect for both everyday meals and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 medium beets, roasted
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of brown rice under cold water, combine with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork.
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C). Wrap each beet in foil and roast for about 1 hour until fork-tender. Cool slightly before peeling.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add spinach and saut? until wilted (about 3 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, minced garlic, and enough water to reach desired consistency. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Layer cooked rice at the bottom of your bowl, then add roasted beets and saut?ed spinach on top. Drizzle with tahini dressing and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting/Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg