Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)
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Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)
Description
Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo) begins by gently cooking diced onion in olive oil until softened but not browned. Fresh spinach is then added with dill and cooked until wilted and any excess moisture evaporates. Uncooked rice, boiling water, and tomato paste are stirred in and brought to a boil, then covered and simmered until the rice absorbs the liquid and cooks through.
The dish is finished with fresh dill and lemon juice, seasoning with salt and pepper to brighten the flavor. The tomato paste contributes subtle sweetness and depth without overpowering the delicate spinach. Its texture is tender, with individual grains of rice infused with spinach flavor. This dish complements heavier mains or can be eaten on its own for a nutritious, veggie-forward meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 pound spinach fresh; rinsed; large stems removed; roughly chopped if large leaves
- 1 tablespoon dill or 1 teaspoon dried, fresh
- ½ cup white long-grain rice uncooked
- 1 cup water boiling
- 2 teaspoon tomato paste
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- lemon juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat, add the onion and gently cook for 7 minutes or until softened but not browned.
- Add the spinach and half the dill and cook, stirring, until the spinach has wilted and any liquid has evaporated.
- Stir in the rice, water and tomato paste, then bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 mins or until the rice has cooked and absorbed all the water. Add more water if necessary.
- Stir in the remaining dill and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7119IU | 142% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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