Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice)
An authentic Greek dinner staple meal or side dish.
This is my spin on traditional spanakorizo. The more classic version includes a bit more olive oil and tomato paste. I decreased the oil, left out the tomato paste and added in some creamy feta cheese. My mom approves, so we are good to go here!
This recipe is similar to a risotto style dish however you do not have to use arborio rice. Feel free to use any short or medium grain rice. This dish is a classic mediterranean healthy meal that all Greeks grow up on. It’s gluten free and uses fresh whole ingredients.
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Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice)
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 4 scallions, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup arborio rice
- salt + pepper to taste
- 2-3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 lb baby spinach
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Optional: lemon garnish
Instructions
- In a deep skillet, heat your oil on medium. Add the onion and scallions and cook on medium low until translucent – 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Add the rice to the pan and cook for 2 minutes constantly stirring. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Next, mix in 1/2 cup broth. Allow it to be absorbed by the rice and repeat this step until rice is cooked al dente.
- Stir in the fresh dill. Add the spinach to the pan and cover with the lid. Let the spinach wilt for 2-3 minutes. Uncover and fold them into the rice.
- Top with your crumbled feta and cover to melt for a few minutes. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, more dill, drizzle of oil and black pepper.
Notes
It doesn’t have to be arborio rice, any short or medium grain rice will work.
Make it vegan by omitting the feta cheese or use vegan feta cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5755IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 4mg
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Love this recipe! It works really well with the lemon & Parmesan chicken. Amazing recipes! Thank you
Great idea and ingredients; directions for the rice do not allow for ample cooking, more uncooked hard rice than al dente.
This dish is absolutely delicious, on its own or as a side dish.
My whole family love it.
My first time making spanakorizo – I’m hooked! This recipe has so much flavor! I used sprouted brown basmati rice, which gave it a nutty flavor as well. My mid-twenties daughter, who is practically allergic to healthy food – loved this, too. I made this with your Melt in your Mouth chicken recipe – a huge hit with the family as well! Everyone left the table with a full belly and smile on their face 🙂
Delicious!
This is the first recipe I tried from your website and it was great! I added some sundried tomatoes and mushroom but otherwise stuck to the recipe. I will be making it again!
Gorgeous recipe! And your chicken Gyros with it. Just heaven! Thank
you! 🤗
This is so good, so simple and so flavorful! No scallions, so diced 3/4 onion. I added an extra garlic clove and bread crumbs, because I’m a rebel. Also, jalapeño powder for a little warmth and used crumbled blue cheese I had in fridge. Served with an Impossible Burger patty. My husband loved it, too. I’ll definitely buy some feta and scallions and make again, but the blue cheese tasted very good, if that’s all you have on hand. Highly recommended.
Delicious and easy, I made this to serve with your One Pan Roasted Greek Chicken Salad and it was a fantastic combination, I chose to add the Feta. I should have doubled the recipe as there were 6 of us so we only had a small serving each.
Yummy and so easy
YAY! Glad you liked the rice!!!
Have you ever done with quinoa? If so how?
Delicious
I added some fresh oregano and rosemary to mine, and used chicken broth. Good outcome!
Hi Jay! Glad you liked it! I love those modifications!!!!
Excellent recipe! My husband and I loved it! Thank you!!
Hi Jordan, so glad you both enjoyed! Thanks for rating it too..
This was SUPER yum! Thanks for the recipe!
Hi JOdy, so happy you liked the dish! Thanks for commenting and rating too!
Súper simple yo make and soooo tasty
Hi Ana, So happy you like the dish! and thank you for commenting and rating!