Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice), a delightful dish that brings together nutritious ingredients like fresh spinach and aromatic herbs with tender rice. This one-pot wonder is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with Mediterranean charm, making it a perfect addition to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 10 ounces fresh spinach
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted; season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Stir in rinsed rice, then add vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat; mix in fresh dill, parsley, and lemon juice before fluffing with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg