Baked Spinach, Feta & Rice Bake
Baked Spinach, Feta & Rice Bake marries tender rice with creamy pockets of feta and herbaceous dill, brightened by a lift of lemon. Sun-dried tomatoes add sweet-tangy bursts that contrast the savory greens for a balanced, comforting bite. Serve it as a vegetarian main for dinner or a hearty side at gatherings and potlucks.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Spinach, Feta & Rice Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 3
Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add scallions, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and oregano; cook, stirring often, until the scallions soften, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Add spinach, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thawed, 5 to 6 minutes.
- 6
Stir in broth, rice, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of the feta.
- 7
Bring to a simmer over high heat, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Stir in dill, and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup feta evenly on top.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven until the rice is tender and the feta begins to brown, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 367.25 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 13.76 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 59.53 g 22%
- Total Fat 7.68 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 4.12 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 21.75 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 827.23 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 5.22 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 4.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.58 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 267.01 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 4.33 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 585.5 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 573.68 mcg Good Source 64%
- Vitamin C 18.83 mg Good Source 21%
- 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
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Spinach, Feta & Rice Bake is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Dried Oregano, and Fresh Dill. Each serving provides about 367.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Spinach, Feta & Rice Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Dried Oregano, Fresh Dill, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Spinach, Feta & Rice Bake?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 367.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Spinach, Feta & Rice Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Baked Spinach, Feta & Rice Bake healthy?
- Baked Spinach, Feta & Rice Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 367.25 calories and 13.76 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 827.23 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.12 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic 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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