Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice)
User Reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
44 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
378 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice)
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Spanakorizo is a creamy, comforting combination of spinach and rice simmered with fresh herbs and lemon that’s topped off with feta cheese.
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup fresh chives chopped fine
- 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped fine
- 8 oz fresh spinach sliced thin (julienne)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 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.
Notes
- For leftovers, let the rice cool completely and transfer to an airtight container or sealable bag and squeeze out excess air. Freeze for up to 2 months. To thaw, let come to room temp, add a tablespoon of water, cover and steam in microwave for 2-3 minutes on high heat. Fluff with fork and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
378kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
634mg
(26%)
Potassium
642mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5728IU
(115%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
164mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
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21 reviews
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