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Greek Spinach Rice r Spanakorizo Recipe Video

Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)

Deliciously healthy Greek style rice loaded with the goodness of spinach and dill!
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Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 cups chopped spinach
  • ¼ cup chopped dill leaves
  • 4 cups vegetable broth stock
  • 2 cups basmati long grain or jasmine rice, rinsed (I used basmati)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Feta to serve
  • Lemon wedges to serve
  • Chopped dill and parsley to garnish

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions. Saute, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until the onions are soft and translucent.
  • Add garlic. Saute, stirring, for about one minute or until fragrant. Add spinach and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Once the spinach is wilted, add vegetable stock (broth), rice, parsley and lemon juice.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, for 5-6 minutes or until the water is absorbed and rice is tender. (Cooking times may vary depending on the type of rice used. Remember to check the package instructions)
  • Remove from heat. Leave it covered for 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with feta and chopped dill or parsley.

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Notes

  • Pairs well with roast beef, chicken, and meat kebabs
  • This recipe is for white spanakorizo. To make red spanakorizo, add chopped tomatoes
  • If fresh parsley and dill are not easily available, you can use dried parsley and dill

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 942mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g