Red Rice with Spinach and Dried Cherries

Red Rice with Spinach and Dried Cherries
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Red Rice with Spinach and Dried Cherries a try. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 6. One serving contains 266 calories, 6g of protein, and 5g of fat. Head to the store and pick up kosher salt, cherries, ginger, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 55 minutes.

Instructions

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Combine the red rice, 3 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the rice is tender, about 45 minutes. (
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Drain any excess water.)
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Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the onion; sprinkle with the sugar and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
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Add the ginger and dried cherries; cook, stirring, until the onion is golden brown, about 7 more minutes.
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Stir the prepared rice into the onion mixture.
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Add the baby spinach and orange juice and stir until the spinach is just wilted, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
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Photograph by Linda Pug
DifficultyHard
Ready In55 m.
Servings6
Health Score96
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