Spanakorizo - Greek Spinach Rice
This simple, delicious, and authentic Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice) makes a filling vegetarian meal or side dish. Fresh dill, chives, and lemon juice give it an extraordinary flavor and aroma.
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 262kcal
Ingredients
- 3tbsp.olive oil
- 1medium onionchopped
- 4garlic cloveschopped
- 4tbsp.chives or scallionschopped and divided
- 4tbsp.dillchopped and divided
- 1/2lb.baby spinach
- 1cup
- 2cupsvegetable brothcan substitute with water
- 3tbsp.butter
- 2tbsp.lemon juice
- 1/2tbsp.lemon zest
- feta cheeseto garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saut the onions for about 5-7 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic, 2 tablespoons of dill, and 2 tablespoons of chives. Saut for another minute or two.
- Add the spinach, and cook for 3-4 minutes, just until it wilts down.
- Add the salt, pepper, basmati rice, and vegetable broth and stir. Bring it to a boil, cover with a lid, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the butter, lemon juice and zest, and the remaining dill and chives.
- Garnish with feta cheese and lemon wedges. Serve.
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Notes
Note: Both fresh and frozen spinach will work in this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5085IU | Vitamin C: 30.2mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2.2mg