Spanakorizo - Greek Spinach Rice

Sides

Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Servings: 6 servings Source:

Ingredients

3 tbsp. olive oil

1 medium onion chopped

4 garlic cloves chopped

4 tbsp. chives or scallions chopped and divided

4 tbsp. dill chopped and divided

½ lb. baby spinach

1 cup basmati rice

2 cups vegetable broth can substitute with water

3 tbsp. butter

2 tbsp. lemon juice

½ tbsp. lemon zest

feta cheese to garnish

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions for about 5-7 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic, 2 tablespoons of dill, and 2 tablespoons of chives. Sauté for another minute or two.

Add the spinach, and cook for 3-4 minutes, just until it wilts down.

Add the salt, pepper, basmati rice, and vegetable broth and stir. Bring it to a boil, cover with a lid, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Stir in the butter, lemon juice and zest, and the remaining dill and chives.

Garnish with feta cheese and lemon wedges. Serve.

Notes

Note: Both fresh and frozen spinach will work in this recipe.

Nutrition

262 kcal
Calories: 262kcal
Carbohydrates: 31g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Sodium: 405mg
Potassium: 383mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Vitamin A: 5085IU
Vitamin C: 30.2mg
Calcium: 85mg
Iron: 2.2mg