SPANAKORIZO

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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.

Provided by Julie Barracato

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 43m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 218.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Georgia Davis
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Frantz Telemaque
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ahmar Hussain
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few simple ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.


Myla Gray
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.


SADAR ZAIN
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I've never made spanakorizo before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out delicious!


Aley Williams
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal. It's also very easy to make.


andualem Dejene
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I love the bright and lemony flavor of this dish. It's perfect for a summer meal.


Avg gaming ff
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet.


Rajon Raj
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


big good channal
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This is one of my favorite Greek dishes. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Gianna Alarid
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Momen Badary
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This dish is a perfect weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


ashraf mallah
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and spinach. The feta cheese and lemon add a delicious tanginess.


harluko peter
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This spanakorizo recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the addition of lemon and dill, which give the dish a bright and refreshing taste.


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