Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)

Mediterranean · Greece

Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)

Fragrant Greek rice cooked with tender spinach, fresh herbs, and crumbled creamy feta cheese.

50 min Easy Serves 4$4.63 estimated
Gluten-free
Halal
Vegetarian

Contains: Dairy

Ingredients

  • Rice

    200 g

    $0.36

  • Spinach

    300 g

    $0.90

  • Onions

    1 medium

    $0.22

  • Spring onions

    1 bunch

    $0.70

  • Olive oil

    3 tbsp

    $0.29

  • Fresh Dill

    0.5 bunch

    $0.60

  • Lemon

    1 whole

    $0.50

  • Feta cheese

    75 g

    $1.05

  • Salt

    1 tsp

    $0.00

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop onion and spring onions, and roughly chop the washed spinach.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a wide pot and sauté onions and spring onions until soft and glassy.

  3. 3

    Add chopped spinach in handfuls, letting it wilt down over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Stir in the rice and salt, coating the grains with oil, then pour in 450 ml of water.

  5. 5

    Cover, turn heat to low, and cook for 18 minutes until rice is tender and moisture is absorbed.

  6. 6

    Stir in chopped dill and lemon juice, then top with crumbled feta cheese before serving warm.

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