Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakoryzo)
User Reviews
4.4
165 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
864 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakoryzo)
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Greek Spinach Rice is a fresh, light, and healthy dish flavored with lemon and dill. Made with a few basic ingredients, on a budget!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams (1.6 pounds) spinach fresh or frozen see the text above for instructions on how to prepare it
- 10 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 50 grams (½ medium-sized) onion minced
- 60 grams (3 medium-sized) spring onions minced
- 50 grams (1.7 ounce) leek finely chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 80 grams (2.8 ounce) medium-grain rice rinsed
- 4 tablespoons fresh dill minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ lemon zested
- kosher salt
- freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a cooking pot over moderate heat.
- Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the spring onion, leek, and garlic. Saute until softened and translucent.
- Add the spinach in, in batches. Season with some kosher salt and cook until wilted.
- Add 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and add the rice. Cook for 2 minutes more stirring with a wooden spoon.
- Pour in 2 cups hot water or stock and bring to a simmer.
- Cook covered over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is cooked. If your stove is too strong you may need to add an extra splash of water depending on how saucy you want it to be.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, and remaining olive oil. Taste for additional salt, cook for a minute more, and remove from the heat.
- Serve with freshly ground pepper. And some extra lemon squeezed on top if you like.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
864kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
71g
(109%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
51g
Sodium
211mg
(9%)
Potassium
1632mg
(47%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
24222IU
(484%)
Vitamin C
91mg
(101%)
Calcium
300mg
(30%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 864 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 864kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 71g | 109% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 51g | 255% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 1632mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 24222IU | 484% |
| Vitamin C | 91mg | 101% |
| Calcium | 300mg | 30% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
165 reviews
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