Monday, May 18, 2015

Super food super quick on Week #20 of 52 recipes in 52 weeks

I wanted to make something for my 9 yr old daughter that was quick but healthy and tasty. Kids are usually fussy with food and its hard to get them to eat their greens. But this recipe is so fast and so tasty, that they will gobble it up in no time.

Ingredients :
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup baby spinach-washed
1 bunch of cilantro or kothimilli
1/2 onion- minced
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 cup frozen peas or cooked garbanzo beans or any cooked lentil
oil- 1 tablespoon
salt and pepper to taste

Method:
Take the spinach and rinse it again in water. Take microwave safe dish and add the spinach with a bit of water in in. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, so it wilts. Add bit of salt. Now put it in a blender with cilantro and garlic and blend till smooth. Pour 1 tablespoon oil in pan. Add onions and saute till it starts to brown. Now add frozen cooked peas or any kind of beans or lentils. You can also add roasted peanuts or roasted cashews for protein and flavor. Saute for 1-2 minutes and then add the pureed spinach and cilantro mixture . add salt and peppera nd let it boil for 3-4 minutes. Now, add the rice and mix it thoroughly. Done- the rice with spinach, beans, and cilantro is so flavorful and still nutritious!!! Enjoy!


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