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Spanakorizo recipe (Greek spinach rice)

Greek Spinach and Rice recipe (Spanakorizo)

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  • Author: Eli K. Giannopoulos
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Boiled
  • Cuisine: Greek

Description

Looking for a super healthy and delicious traditional Greek spinach and rice recipe? Spanakorizo is a classic Greek vegetarian dish packed with abundant amounts of nutrients and best of all? Its super simple and easy to make!


Ingredients

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  • 1kg fresh or frozen spinach, rinsed and stemmed (35 oz.)
  • 200g rice white rice (7 oz.)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 spring onions, chopped
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 leek, sliced
  • 1/2 bunch dill, finely chopped
  • 150g tinned chopped tomatoes (5.5 oz.) or 200g of fresh tomatoes, if in season.
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cube vegetable stock
  • salt and freshly ground pepper


Instructions

  1. To prepare this spanakorizo recipe (Greek spinach and rice), heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions, spring onions and leek and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until translucent.
  2. Add the spinach and cook stirring for a few minutes, until wilted. Stir in the tomatoes, the tomato paste, two cups of hot water, the vegetable stock, the rice and season. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 20-25 minutes, until the rice is tender.
  3. While the Spanakorizo is simmering away, stir it every so often and check if the pan appears to be getting dry. If it is, add some more hot water and stir.
  4. To know when its ready, take a grain of rice out of the skillet and pinch it with your fingernails. If its white on the inside it needs a little bit longer. When it’s close to ready, season with salt and pepper to taste. Finally, finish the spanakorizo with fresh chopped dill and cook for a a couple more minutes.
  5. Serve this traditional Greek spinach and rice (spanakorizo) with a squeeze of a lemon and top with crumbled feta. Enjoy!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 199kcal
  • Sugar: 2.2g
  • Sodium: 416mg
  • Fat: 14.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11.8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15.7g
  • Fiber: 3.7g
  • Protein: 4.8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Spanakorizo recipe, Greek spinach and rice