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Spanakorizo, a Greek dish made with rice and spinach, serve in a white plate on a white background.
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Spanakorizo Greek Spinach and Rice

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Spanakorizo Greek spinach and rice. A traditional plant-forward dish with fresh spinach, lemon, and Mediterranean flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 259
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white rice
  • 4 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add rice and stir for 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add chopped spinach and dried dill.
  7. Stir well and reduce heat to low.
  8. Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
  9. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 499mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3247IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg

Notes

• Use fresh spinach for the best texture and flavor
• Add extra lemon juice before serving for a brighter taste
• Feta cheese can be added as a garnish if desired

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