Turkish Spinach and Rice

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Wash the spinach.
  2. 2Wash the spinach.
  3. 3Wash the spinach.
  4. 4Steam the spinach above boiling water until just wilted, then set it aside.
  5. 5Steam the spinach above boiling water until just wilted, then set it aside.
  6. 6Steam the spinach above boiling water until just wilted, then set it aside.
  7. 7Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pan.
  8. 8Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pan.
  9. 9Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pan.
  10. 10Grate garlic into the hot oil.
  11. 11Grate garlic into the hot oil.
  12. 12Grate garlic into the hot oil.
  13. 13Sauté the garlic, baharat, and cinnamon until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  14. 14Sauté the garlic, baharat, and cinnamon until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  15. 15Sauté the garlic, baharat, and cinnamon until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  16. 16Dice the tomatoes.
  17. 17Dice the tomatoes.
  18. 18Dice the tomatoes.
  19. 19Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
  20. 20Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
  21. 21Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
  22. 22Squeeze lemon juice into the pan.
  23. 23Squeeze lemon juice into the pan.
  24. 24Squeeze lemon juice into the pan.
  25. 25Add 1/4 cup of the vegetable stock or water, lemon juice, rinsed basmati rice, and sugar.
  26. 26Add 1/4 cup of the vegetable stock or water, lemon juice, rinsed basmati rice, and sugar.
  27. 27Add 1/4 cup of the vegetable stock or water, lemon juice, rinsed basmati rice, and sugar.
  28. 28Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
  29. 29Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
  30. 30Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
  31. 31Cover the pan, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  32. 32Cover the pan, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  33. 33Cover the pan, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  34. 34Uncover the pan, stir in the steamed spinach, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  35. 35Uncover the pan, stir in the steamed spinach, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  36. 36Uncover the pan, stir in the steamed spinach, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  37. 37Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  38. 38Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  39. 39Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  40. 40Fry an egg in a separate pan.
  41. 41Fry an egg in a separate pan.
  42. 42Fry an egg in a separate pan.
  43. 43Serve warm with the fried egg, freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, and cracked pepper.
  44. 44Serve warm with the fried egg, freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, and cracked pepper.
  45. 45Serve warm with the fried egg, freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, and cracked pepper.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces spinach
  • 12 ounces spinach
  • 12 ounces spinach
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 0.75 cup vegetable stock or water
  • 0.75 cup vegetable stock or water
  • 0.75 cup vegetable stock or water
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons basmati rice
  • 2 tablespoons basmati rice
  • 2 tablespoons basmati rice
  • 1 teaspoon baharat seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon baharat seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon baharat seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 1 fried egg
  • 1 fried egg
  • 1 fried egg
  • freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
  • freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
  • freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
  • cracked pepper
  • cracked pepper
  • cracked pepper
  • mint
  • mint
  • mint

Equipment

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Tips

  • Steaming the spinach first ensures its texture is just right for the dish.
  • The baharat seasoning adds a unique Middle Eastern flavor profile.
  • Adjust sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Serve warm with a fried egg, freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, and cracked pepper for added richness and flavor.
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