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 mins
- Cook33 mins
- 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 296.07 kcal Moderate
- Protein 8.23 g Moderate
- Carbs 57.97 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.64 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 1.84 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 9.44 mg Low Source
- Sodium 293.25 mg Moderate
- Fiber 7.38 g Good Source
- Sugar 11.61 g High
- Added Sugar 4.98 g Moderate
- Calcium 148.89 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.84 mg Good Source
- Potassium 460.72 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 906.07 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 23.25 mg Good Source
- 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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About This Recipe
Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo) is a Greek side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 43 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Crumbled Feta Cheese, Fresh Dill, Lemon, and Long Grain Rice. Each serving provides about 296.07 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo) made of?
- The main ingredients are Crumbled Feta Cheese, Fresh Dill, Lemon, Long-Grain Rice, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)?
- About 43 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 33 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 296.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
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