How to Make Spinach Rice with Beetroot / The Most Unique Iranian Mixed Rice with a Special and Delicious Flavor!

According to the Cooking Service of Saed News,Spinach rice with beetroot is a delicious, nutritious, and colorful dish that, in addition to its amazing taste, offers many health benefits. Spinach is rich in iron, vitamin K, and antioxidants, which help strengthen the immune system and support bone health. Beetroot is also a good source of fiber, folate, and vitamin C, aiding in improving blood circulation and reducing blood pressure. The combination of spinach and beetroot in this dish not only creates a unique and pleasant flavor but also makes it a nutritious choice for cold days. You can serve spinach rice with beetroot alongside yogurt or pickles and enjoy its exceptional aroma and taste.

How to Prepare Spinach Rice with Beetroot

Step 1: Sautéing onion and spinach
Dice the onion finely and sauté it in some oil with turmeric until it becomes light and golden. Then add the washed and chopped spinach and sauté with the onion for a bit until the excess water from the spinach evaporates. This step helps prevent the rice from becoming mushy.

Step 2: Cooking the rice
After sautéing the spinach, add the washed rice and water to the pot. Use slightly less water than usual for steamed rice because the spinach will release some moisture. Let the rice water fully absorb.

Step 3: Adding the beetroot
Thinly slice the beetroot and after the rice water has been absorbed, layer the beetroot slices between the rice. This prevents the beetroot color from fully bleeding into the rice, keeping the rice colorful and beautiful.

Step 4: Finishing the spinach rice with beetroot
Let the rice steam completely. You can serve this dish with chicken or meat, but it’s very tasty on its own as well. Serving it with pickles or yogurt adds an excellent flavor. Enjoy your meal!

Tips for Making Spinach Rice with Beetroot

• If the rice water is not fully absorbed, the beetroot color may spread throughout the rice, creating an overall reddish tint that might be visually less appealing.

• You can cook the beets separately and drain the rice, then mix beet juice between the layers of rice.

• You can serve the rice with meatballs or fried chicken on the side.