# Turkish Spinach and Rice

This is a simple and nourishing Turkish dish that takes steamed spinach and adds layers of bright tomatoes, lemon juice, and spices to create a dish that can be served by itself or with extra protein.

- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Wash the spinach.
2. Steam the spinach above boiling water until just wilted, then set it aside.
3. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pan.
4. Grate garlic into the hot oil.
5. Sauté the garlic, baharat, and cinnamon until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
6. Dice the tomatoes.
7. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
8. Squeeze lemon juice into the pan.
9. Add 1/4 cup of the vegetable stock or water, lemon juice, rinsed basmati rice, and sugar.
10. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
11. Cover the pan, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
12. Uncover the pan, stir in the steamed spinach, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
13. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
14. Fry an egg in a separate pan.
15. Serve warm with the fried egg, freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, and cracked pepper.

## Equipment

- pot
- strainer
- tongs
- knife
- cutting board
- pan
- wooden spatula
- grater
- frying pan
- plate
- fork

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9fWIqyp01r/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f623c367-291b-4d72-bfbd-221b3fd2d5b5
- Extracted: 2025-07-19

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