Spanakorizo

Spanakorizo

A fabulous Greek rice dish with dill, spinach, and lemon. Accompanies lamb deliciously as well as a side of a cool refreshing cucumber sauce…Enjoy.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
33 mins
Total Time:
43 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the cooked rice and spinach; cook and stir until spinach wilts, 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, zest, feta cheese, and dill. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook’s Notes:

You can use stock in place of water if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

231
Calories
4g
Fat
42g
Carbs
7g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 231
% Daily Value *
Total Fat4g 5%
Saturated Fat2g 9%
Cholesterol8mg 3%
Sodium218mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate42g 15%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars2g
Protein7g
Vitamin C27mg 134%
Calcium155mg 12%
Iron5mg 25%
Potassium574mg 12%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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