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Spanakorizo


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A wholesome Greek vegetarian dish made with tender spinach, fluffy rice, and aromatic herbs, Spanakorizo is light yet flavorful, perfect served with lemon juice, olive oil, and feta cheese.


Ingredients

  • 1 kg fresh spinach, rinsed
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 23 spring onions, chopped
  • 34 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dry mint
  • 12 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2/3 cup water or vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup medium-grain rice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash spinach thoroughly and set aside to drain.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and spring onions for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add spinach, dry mint, dill, and water (or broth). Bring to a boil.
  4. Stir in rice, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until rice is tender, adding more warm water if needed.
  5. Serve warm or at room temperature with lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and crumbled feta if desired.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use vegetable broth instead of water.
  • Adjust herbs to taste—extra dill gives a more aromatic profile.
  • Pairs beautifully with crusty bread and Greek yogurt on the side.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: approx. 190
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg