5 from 34 votes
Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)
Greek Spinach Rice, or Spanakorizo, is a simple one-pot dish combining fresh spinach with diced onions, dill, and long-grain white rice cooked together. Tomato paste and lemon juice add gentle acidity and color, creating a flavorful yet light dish. The spinach wilts into the rice, which is simmered until tender and infused with aromatic herbs. This dish serves as a versatile side or light vegetarian meal.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
28 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
103 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Greek, Vegan
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103
% 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.