Core tomatoes; coarsely chop, making about 4 cups. Set aside.
Heat oil in a saucepan until hot. Add rice, onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion is softened. Add vegetable stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until the rice is tender. Stir in the spinach, salt and pepper and reserved tomatoes; cook and stir gently just until the tomatoes are heated through.
Makes 4 servings.