Lunch: Indian Cumin Fried Rice with Spinach

Recipe by Kay Chun F&W's Kay Chun creates a fast, vegetarian one-bowl meal by stir-frying cooked rice with chickpeas, spinach, and fragrant ginger and cumin.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Indian Cumin Fried Rice with Spinach

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

3 tbsp. canola oil
1 shallot
1 tbsp. fresh ginger
1 tsp. cumin seeds
4 c. Cooked basmati rice
1 can chickpeas
4 c. curly spinach
kosher salt
Pepper
Lemon wedges

Instructions

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Add the shallot and ginger and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the shallot is golden, about 3 minutes. Add the cumin, rice, chickpeas, and spinach and cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.

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