5 from 14 votes
Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice)
Spanakorizo is a Greek spinach rice dish combining sautéed onions, garlic, fresh herbs, and spinach cooked with basmati rice in chicken stock. The rice absorbs the flavors of dill, chives, and lemon, while a finishing touch of feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy contrast. This dish offers a tender, moist texture with a brightness from herbs and lemon, making it a flavorful vegetarian option or simple side.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
34 mins
Total Time
44 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
378 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced, large
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/4 cup chive chopped fine, fresh
- 1/4 cup dill chopped fine, fresh
- 8 oz spinach sliced thin (julienne, fresh
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper ground
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 lemon (2 tbsp juice plus zest)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Sauté the onions for about 6 minutes, or until golden brown. Add the garlic, half the of dill and chives. Stir and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Add the spinach, salt, pepper, and cook for 4 minutes, just until it starts to wilt.
- Add the basmati rice and chicken stock and stir. Bring it to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 22 minutes.
- Stir in the butter, lemon juice, zest, remaining dill and chives and feta cheese. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Cool leftovers completely before storing in airtight containers or bags for freezing, up to two months.
- To reheat frozen spanakorizo, thaw at room temperature, add a tablespoon of water, and steam in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, then fluff before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
378kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
634mg
(26%)
Potassium
642mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5728IU
(115%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
164mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 634mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 642mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5728IU | 115% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.