Best 4 Spanokorizo Spinach And Rice Casserole Recipes
Spanakorizo is a classic Greek dish that combines the flavors of spinach, rice, and herbs to create a hearty and flavorful casserole. Often served as a main course or as a side dish, spanakorizo is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is also a great way to use up leftover spinach or rice. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the best spanakorizo spinach and rice casserole.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SPINACH AND RICE (SPANAKORIZO)
This is a Greek side dish that our family loves. Add a little Feta cheese and fresh lemon after it's cooked and you have heaven.
Provided by Kathy Bezemes Walstrom
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions in the oil until soft and translucent. Add spinach, and cook stirring for a few minutes, then pour in the tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil, and season with parsley, dill, salt and pepper. Stir in rice, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until rice is tender. Add more water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 552.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
SPANOKORIZO (SPINACH AND RICE CASSEROLE)
A Greek side dish that goes very well with roasted chicken or other plain meats. Based on a recipe in Sofi's Aegean Kitchen by Sofi Lazarides Konstantinides.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot.
- Saute the onions until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and saute until wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Add the rice, dill, water, salt and pepper. Stir thoroughly, and cover. Simmer about 15 - 20 minutes until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Serve warm, garnished with lemon wedges.
GREEK SPINACH RICE (SPANAKORIZO)
With tons of fresh herb flavor, this Greek spinach rice is a simple dish with complex flavors. Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken, lamb, or stew, or by itself as a vegetarian main course. The fresh squeeze of lemon juice and feta crumble are critical to the taste - don't leave them out!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Rice Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice and stir until every grain is coated in oil and you hear it start to sizzle. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt, pepper, cayenne, and green onions and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add dill, mint, spinach, and 2 3/4 cups water. Mix until thoroughly combined and bring to a simmer.
- Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until rice is tender, about 25 minutes. If rice is not quite ready at 25 minutes, add a splash of water, cover, and continue to cook until it is ready.
- Uncover and stir well. Cover again and let sit for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
- Divide rice mixture evenly into six bowls. Squeeze ½ lemon over each serving, then top with feta cheese, pickled onions, chili flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 917.6 mg
SPANAKORIZO (GREEK SPINACH AND RICE)
In Greece spanakorizo is served as a main dish with crusty bread. Please do not omit the fresh lemon juice and feta it is what makes this dish special, I use freshly grated Parmesan cheese sometimes in place of feta. Two 10-ounce boxes frozen spinach, thawed can be used in place of fresh. You can double the complete recipe but do not double the olive oil, butter and garlic amounts. If you are not a dill-lover then reduce amount.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Spinach
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil with butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add in onions and garlic and saute for about 4-5 minutes or until softened.
- Add in fresh spinach and cook stirring for 3 minutes.
- Add in tomato sauce and water (or water and broth) bring to a boil, then season with salt, pepper and dill.
- Add in rice, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 25 minutes or until rice is tender (adding in a little more water if needed).
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice, then sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Garnish with hard-boiled eggs and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.2, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 524.9, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 5.8, Protein 9.6
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked rice. If using uncooked rice, rinse it well before cooking.
- For a more flavorful dish, use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water.
- Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, or oregano, for extra flavor.
- If you like a cheesy casserole, sprinkle some grated Parmesan or feta cheese on top before baking.
- Serve spanakorizo with a dollop of yogurt or tzatziki sauce.
Conclusion:
Spanakorizo is a delicious and versatile Greek dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its combination of spinach, rice, and herbs, spanakorizo is a healthy and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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