Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)
Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo) is a fragrant, lemony rice dish layered with tender spinach, fresh dill, and creamy feta for a bright, herbaceous bite. It’s comforting yet light, making it a versatile side or a simple weeknight dinner that pairs beautifully with grilled fish or roasted chicken.
- Prep10 min
- Cook33 min
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring the water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 2
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked rice and the spinach; cook and stir until the spinach wilts, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice, zest, feta cheese, and dill. Take off the heat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 278.36 kcal Moderate
- Protein 8.07 g Moderate
- Carbs 53.48 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.93 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.8 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 9.44 mg Low Source
- Sodium 330.72 mg Moderate
- Fiber 6.03 g Good Source
- Sugar 7.64 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 4.98 g Moderate
- Calcium 160.72 mg Moderate
- Iron 4.03 mg Good Source
- Potassium 489.87 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 1108.76 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 14.98 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
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