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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 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 15%
- Protein 8.23 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 57.97 g 21%
- Total Fat 3.64 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.84 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 9.44 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 293.25 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 7.38 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 11.61 g --
- Added Sugars 4.98 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 166.98 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 3.84 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 460.72 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 462.03 mcg Good Source 51%
- Vitamin C 26.46 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo) healthy?
- Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo) has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 296.07 calories and 8.23 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 293.25 mg (13% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.84 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.98 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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