Spanakorizo - Greek Rice With Spinach And Lemon
User Reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
339 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Spanakorizo - Greek Rice With Spinach And Lemon
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Traditional Spanakorizo-Greek rice with spinach and lemon is one of the great, classic dishes of Greek cuisine, delicious, low-calorie, and rich in fiber.
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Ingredients
- 2 lb Fresh Spinach Leaves washed dried and roughly chopped in medium pieces
- 1 leek the white part and the tender green part diced
- 5 scallions finely chopped
- 1 cup Carolina rice
- 4 cups vegetable broth warm
- 1 lemon juiced plus more
- 1 bunch Dill finely chopped
- 2 bunches parsley finely chopped
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt
- freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- In a wide saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute the leek and scallions for 3-4 minutes until they are semi-wilted.
- Add the rice and continue sautéing for another 2-3 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the rice is translucent.
- Gradually add the spinach to the pot and stir for 4-5 minutes until wilted.
- Add the stock or water, lower the heat, cover with the lid, and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice has puffed up and absorbed most of the liquid.
- This dish should be saucy. Remove the pot from the heat, add lemon juice, dill, parsley, sea salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste, and mix.
- If desired, drizzle a bit of extra virgin olive oil and serve in bowls with more lemon wedges around the table.
Notes
- Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.
- There will be extra liquid in the pot after cooking is finished. Cover the pot and let the rice absorb as much liquid as it needs.
- There will be extra liquid in the pot after cooking is finished. Cover the pot and let the rice absorb as much liquid as it needs.
- As a variation, you may add a tablespoon of tomato paste while sauteing the veggies or a cup of fresh chopped tomatoes. Serve it with lemon once again.
- As a variation, you may add a tablespoon of tomato paste while sauteing the veggies or a cup of fresh chopped tomatoes. Serve it with lemon once again.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Sodium
764mg
(32%)
Potassium
1065mg
(30%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
16476IU
(330%)
Vitamin C
81mg
(90%)
Calcium
206mg
(21%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 764mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1065mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 16476IU | 330% |
| Vitamin C | 81mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 206mg | 21% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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45 reviews
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