Garlic Spinach Rice In Rice Cooker

Wanting a flavorful and nutritious side dish that’s also incredibly easy to make? Look no further!

This garlic spinach rice cooker recipe is your answer. It’s packed with the goodness of spinach, the aromatic punch of garlic, and the satisfying simplicity of perfectly cooked rice, all made effortlessly in your rice cooker.

Perfect for busy weeknights or as a healthy addition to any meal, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Garlic Spinach Rice In Rice Cooker

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Craft a super flavorful, healthy, and easy one-pot meal with this garlic spinach rice cooker recipe that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice rinsed
• 3 cups vegetable broth or water
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 5 ounces fresh spinach roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
• ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
• Optional: Red pepper flakes for a touch of heat

Instructions

• Rinse the Rice: Place the rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and helps prevent clumping.
• Sauté Garlic (Optional but Recommended): In a small skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil (or butter). Once heated, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it! This step enhances the garlic flavor. You can skip this for ultimate ease, but the flavor will be milder.
• Combine Ingredients in Rice Cooker: Transfer the rinsed rice and sautéed garlic (and oil/butter) to the rice cooker pot. Add the vegetable broth (or water), chopped spinach, salt, and pepper. If using, add red pepper flakes.
• Stir Gently: Give everything a gentle stir to ensure the spinach is somewhat distributed.
• Cook According to Rice Cooker Instructions: Close the lid and set your rice cooker to the “cook” or “white rice” setting.
• Let it Rest: Once the rice cooker cycle is complete, let the rice stand, with the lid still on, for 5-10 minutes. This allows the steam to finish cooking the rice and helps it become fluffier.
• Fluff and Serve: Open the lid and fluff the garlic spinach rice with a fork. Serve hot and enjoy!