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This Lemon Rice Recipe with Tuna and Spinach is one of my easiest and healthiest dinners ever!

You know I love man food. Meat, gravy, cheese, and bacon are some of my favorite things. Also wine and chocolate. And coffee. Ooh or chocolate and coffee combined in pretty much any way…

Lemon Rice Recipe with Tuna and Spinach is one of my easiest and healthiest dinners ever!

Wait, what was I talking about? Oh right. This healthy lemon rice recipe. Even though it is lacking in the comfort food department, it’s really delicious, easy, and good for you!

Lemon Rice Recipe with Tuna and Spinach is one of my easiest and healthiest dinners ever!

I had to make this a couple times to get it just right before sharing it. The first time I made it with crab instead of tuna and not quite enough liquid. Don’t get me wrong. It was still good enough to eat, but I knew it could be better. This tuna version is SO GOOD and nearly fat free. I did have to keep this photo of the crab version though because I was so excited to catch that lemon juice drop.

Lemon Rice Recipe with Tuna and Spinach is one of my easiest and healthiest dinners ever!

You could easily change up this lemon rice recipe to make it your own. You could use canned chicken or shredded leftover cooked chicken instead of the tuna; peas instead of spinach; or white rice instead of brown. It would be great with shrimp too! Lots of options here. It’s written to serve two, but you can very easily double or triple to make enough for your family. I hope you enjoy this healthy dinner as much as we did!

Lemon Rice Recipe with Tuna and Spinach is one of my easiest and healthiest dinners ever!

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Lemon Rice Recipe with Tuna and Spinach is one of my easiest and healthiest dinners ever!

Lemon Rice Recipe with Tuna and Spinach

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This light Lemon Rice with Tuna and Spinach is one of my easiest and healthiest dinners ever!

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup brown rice See notes to substitute white rice.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 ounces can of solid white tuna drained
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves roughly chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Add chicken broth, rice, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper to taste to a medium saucepan. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 35 minutes.
  2. Remove lid, and stir in tuna, lemon juice, spinach leaves, and salt. Replace cover, and continue cooking 5 minutes longer before serving.

Notes

You can easily make this recipe with white rice. Just reduce the cooking in step one to 15 minutes.

  • Author: Andi Gleeson
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 45
  • Category: Poultry, Rice Bowls
  • Cuisine: Italian, American

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29 Comments

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  1. Cindy says

    March 14, 2019 at 12:30 am

    I was shocked how tasty this was, with such simple ingredients! I soaked the brown rice for 30 min before cooking (as someone suggested), used low-sodium chicken broth, added 1/8 c. sautéed chopped onion, used only one 5 oz can albacore tuna (rinsed & drained), topped with chow mein noodles. Lovely heart-healthy meal!

    Reply
  2. Maggie says

    January 14, 2019 at 11:08 pm

    I made this and we loved it but I significantly reduced the tuna. The recipe calls for a 12oz can, but all the cans I get are 5 oz. Was this an error? Should I be putting way more tuna in there?

    Reply
  3. Sunshine says

    August 16, 2018 at 6:50 pm

    Garage Disposal night at my house means putting together whatever I can without grocery shopping. Most of the time, the results are decent but this is a meal I’d make on purpose. It has great flavor and is quite satisfying. I used lime rather than lemon because I had one sad looking lime in the fridge. I might use broccoli or cauliflower rice next time!

    Reply
  4. Rachael says

    July 16, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    I’m pescatarian would it still taste good with vegetable broth?

    Reply
  5. Vianka williams says

    February 23, 2018 at 2:21 pm

    Thank you for this recipe!
    I’m diabetic and with the proper amount, I was able to enjoyed it !
    It was delish !

    Reply
  6. father says

    February 10, 2018 at 5:17 am

    thanks for this website #dog

    Reply
  7. Kimberly says

    January 17, 2018 at 4:44 pm

    Super delicious. Thank you very much for this recipe! I added sautéed onions and a little bit of butter (I know, unhealthy) and it was a huge hit!

    Reply
  8. Daniela says

    April 23, 2017 at 1:34 pm

    Absolutely delicious! Cheap, easy to make, and healthy. Even my kids enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing this!

    Reply
  9. robk says

    March 13, 2016 at 8:37 pm

    nice, I had the rice and lemon and tuna the garlic, and onion powder cost 8.99 each the Kosher salt was5:49 with the Canadian dollor at .70 cent u.s. 6.49 black pepper. all this to eat heathy. think I might go back to rotten ronald

    Reply
    • Andi Gleeson says

      March 14, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      Hi! Sorry if the cost seemed high. Most of us have salt and pepper in our kitchens already, so I don’t usually think of those as expenses. Spices can be expensive up front, but these kinds of everyday seasonings can be used in almost everything. They only cost a few cents per recipe once you have them in your cabinet. I hope you liked the recipe!

      Reply
  10. breezy says

    June 12, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    I just finished cooking this and my rice is still pretty hard any ideas on how to save it? I doubled the recipe perhaps I need to cook it longer? But I put the tuna and spinach in already

    Reply
    • Andi Gleeson says

      June 12, 2015 at 8:51 pm

      Hi, Breezy! I replied to your email, but I’ll answer here just in case you see this first. I think you just need to cook it a little longer. Sometimes brown rice needs longer than 35 minutes. It’s OK that you already added the tuna and spinach. The spinach might just not be as bright green as pictured. Let me know how it goes. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Isabelle Prescott says

        April 20, 2017 at 4:48 pm

        I found that if you soak brown rice in the water for about half an hour before you cook it, it turns out great. Saw that suggestion somewhere on the internet and it really works.

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  11. Cate | Chez CateyLou says

    February 15, 2015 at 9:23 am

    Did I miss your new site design?! I love it! Your picture is so gorgeous! This dinner looks amazing, and I’m glad you kept that crab picture in there – that is a great shot!!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 25, 2015 at 9:45 pm

      Thank you, Cate!! I really appreciate all your kind comments :)

      Reply
  12. Liz says

    February 13, 2015 at 9:09 am

    I love this recipe. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 14, 2015 at 6:46 pm

      Thanks so much, Liz!

      Reply
  13. Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says

    February 13, 2015 at 4:13 am

    That lemon drop photo is fantastic! I would keep it too ;)

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 14, 2015 at 6:47 pm

      Thanks, Meg! I never catch stuff like that, especially because I’m too lazy to set up a tripod. Leaning, reaching, squeezing, and aiming all at once don’t usually make for good action shots ;)

      Reply
  14. Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says

    February 13, 2015 at 12:25 am

    I love tuna and am always looking for new ways to use it, and this sounds so fresh and delicious with the lemon and spinach! And Andi, I LOVE your site’s new look! It’ s beautiful, as is that lovely picture of you!!! Ok, I gotta check out that designer you mentioned now. I’m in need of some updating myself. :)

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 14, 2015 at 6:49 pm

      Thank you so much, Ashlyn! I think you will like this dish if you love tuna too. I ended up doing my design myself because I can stumble through CSS, but I have zero artistic ability for drawing logos! Definitely check out Andra for logo design. (The link is in the footer.) She is great to work with and very talented!

      Reply
  15. Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy says

    February 12, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    We love tuna and will be trying this very soon, Andi! I’m absolutely loving your new look! Beautiful blog for beautiful recipes & pictures!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 14, 2015 at 6:49 pm

      Thank you so much, Jen! xo

      Reply
  16. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    February 12, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    Really, this looks phenomenally good!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 14, 2015 at 6:50 pm

      Thanks, Dorothy!!

      Reply
  17. Beth says

    February 12, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    Mmm, I’d like this side! I am loving your sites new look too!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 14, 2015 at 6:50 pm

      Thanks so much, Beth! We ate this on its own for dinner :)

      Reply
  18. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    February 12, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    Ooo this is my kinda recipe! Sounds so good (and filling). In fact, I’m going to make this tonight after the gym! Love your “lemon drop” shot!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 14, 2015 at 6:51 pm

      Thanks, Patricia! I hope you liked it!

      Reply

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