4.7 from 9 votes
Spanakorizo
Dig into this rich (yet simple) Greek dish of well-seasoned spinach and rice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 298 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 16 ounces fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup medium grain rice rinsed
- 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- lemon wedges for serving
- feta cheese crumbled (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Gradually add the spinach, tomato paste, and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring until it wilts down, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice to mix with the spinach. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in chopped dill, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with feta cheese and lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
441mg
(18%)
Potassium
638mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
8775IU
(176%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 441mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 638mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 8775IU | 176% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.