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Spanakorizo Greek Spinach Rice Recipe
Spanakorizo is a classic Greek spinach rice that's easy and comforting. You only need a few ingredients to make this delicious vegetarian recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 351 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 cup medium grain rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 green onions chopped
- 3 cups spinach
- 1 ½ tablespoons dill weed
- 1 tablespoon dried mint
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 2 ½ cups water
- ⅓ cup feta optional
Instructions
- Rinse the rice a few times to get rid of the excess starch and set it aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan or a pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent. Add in the garlic and cook for a minute.
- Add the spinach and green onions. Cook for 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Then add the dill weed and mint. Give it a good stir and cook for another 2 to 4 minutes.
- Add the rice, crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Add in the lemon zest, lemon juice and water. Stir and bring it to a simmer.
- Lower the heat and cover the pan. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is fully cooked. It should look creamy and tender.
- Turn the heat off. Let it sit for 5 minutes and then top with feta and serve.
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Notes
- It's best to use baby spinach but you can use regular spinach as well.
- You can use fresh or frozen spinach for this recipe.
- If the rice you're using is too starchy, soak it in cold water for 20 to 30 minutes before you start cooking.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan over medium heat with just a little bot of water.
- You can serve spanakorizo as a vegetarian main dish or as a side dish with chicken souvlaki, soutzoukakia, keftedes or Greek style mahi mahi.
Nutrition Information
Calories
351kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
795mg
(33%)
Potassium
386mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2379IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 386mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2379IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.