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GREEK SPINACH AND RICE RECIPE (SPANAKORIZO)



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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!

Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos

Categories     Main

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Serve this traditional Greek spinach and rice (spanakorizo) with a squeeze of a lemon and top with crumbled feta. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 plate, Calories 199kcal, Sugar 2.2g, Sodium 416mg, Fat 14.7g, SaturatedFat 2.1g, UnsaturatedFat 11.8g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 15.7g, Fiber 3.7g, Protein 4.8g, Cholesterol 0mg

SPANAKORIZO - GREEK SPINACH RICE



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Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice) is the comfort food of your dreams. It gives you all the cozy, feel-good vibes but is also loaded with nutrients from spinach, plus flavor from dried herbs and a splash of lemon juice. This easy Greek rice recipe can be enjoyed as a vegetarian main for 4 people or as a side with your favorite protein (up to 6 people).

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup medium grain rice
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion (chopped)
1 pound baby spinach
1 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoon dried mint flakes
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
Feta (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice well a few times until the water runs clear. Put the rice in a bowl and add water to cover it by 1 inch. Let is sit to soak for 20 minutes or until you are easily able to break one grain of rice between your fingers.
  • Heat ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil in a braising pan. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until soft and golden brown. Add the spinach, lemon juice, garlic, tomato paste, and a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Sautee the spinach until just wilted. Stir in the mint and dill weed.
  • Drain the rice well and add it to the pan. Add 1 ½ cups of warm water. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes until the water reduces a bit. Turn the heat to low and cover.
  • Let the rice cook undisturbed for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and fully cooked through and all the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Once cooked, let the rice sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
  • When ready, fluff the rice with a fork and garnish for feta and parsley, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.6 kcal, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, Fat 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 446.9 mg, Fiber 5.1 g, Sugar 2.6 g, UnsaturatedFat 10.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEK SPINACH RICE (SPANAKORIZO)



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With tons of fresh herb flavor, this Greek spinach rice is a simple dish with complex flavors. Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken, lamb, or stew, or by itself as a vegetarian main course. The fresh squeeze of lemon juice and feta crumble are critical to the taste - don't leave them out!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Rice Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup olive oil
1 ½ cups medium-grain white rice
2 teaspoons large-grain kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup packed finely chopped fresh dill
½ cup packed finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 ¾ cups cold water, or more as needed
kosher salt to taste
3 medium lemons, cut in half
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons pickled red onions, or to taste
1 pinch hot chili flakes, or to taste
1 drizzle olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice and stir until every grain is coated in oil and you hear it start to sizzle. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt, pepper, cayenne, and green onions and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Add dill, mint, spinach, and 2 3/4 cups water. Mix until thoroughly combined and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until rice is tender, about 25 minutes. If rice is not quite ready at 25 minutes, add a splash of water, cover, and continue to cook until it is ready.
  • Uncover and stir well. Cover again and let sit for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
  • Divide rice mixture evenly into six bowls. Squeeze ½ lemon over each serving, then top with feta cheese, pickled onions, chili flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 917.6 mg

SPANAKORIZO (A GREEK SPINACH RISOTTO)



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One of our favourite vegetarian (ladera) meals. Most often, it is made 'white' - without the use of tomato paste added to the cooking liquid. I like it both way, though, and alternate.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs spinach, cleaned, stemmed, torn or 1 1/2 lbs cut into smaller pieces and washed in several changes water
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped spring onion (white and green)
1 small onion, chopped
1 leek, chopped (optional)
1 1/4 cups rice, short-grain is best (or use Arborio, but at a pinch, you can use converted. I often make it with brown rice for more fibe)
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
3 cups water
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
feta cheese
kalamata olive
crusty bread

Steps:

  • In a deep pan heat oil and gently fry onion and leek (if used) until soft.
  • Wash (or soak if necessary depending on what kind of rice you use) rice, drain and add to onion.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except spinach, and bring to the boil. Cook for 10 more minutes (longer, if using brown rice).
  • Add the spinach, stir well and cover. Reduce heat and simmer on low heat for 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Leave tightly covered and allow to stand at least 1/2 an hour before serving.
  • Serve with feta cheese, kalamata olives, crusty, peasant-style bread, a glass of wine and you'll think you're in Greece!

SPANAKORIZO (GREEK SPINACH AND RICE)



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In Greece spanakorizo is served as a main dish with crusty bread. Please do not omit the fresh lemon juice and feta it is what makes this dish special, I use freshly grated Parmesan cheese sometimes in place of feta. Two 10-ounce boxes frozen spinach, thawed can be used in place of fresh. You can double the complete recipe but do not double the olive oil, butter and garlic amounts. If you are not a dill-lover then reduce amount.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Spinach

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter (or use all olive oil)
2 medium onions, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
2 lbs fresh spinach (rinsed and stems removed)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups water (or use 1 cup each chicken broth and water)
2 -4 teaspoons fresh dill (or use 1 teaspoon dried dill)
salt and pepper
1/2 cup short-grain white rice
fresh lemon juice
crumbled feta cheese
hard-boiled egg (peeled and sliced) (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil with butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add in onions and garlic and saute for about 4-5 minutes or until softened.
  • Add in fresh spinach and cook stirring for 3 minutes.
  • Add in tomato sauce and water (or water and broth) bring to a boil, then season with salt, pepper and dill.
  • Add in rice, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 25 minutes or until rice is tender (adding in a little more water if needed).
  • Drizzle with fresh lemon juice, then sprinkle with feta cheese.
  • Garnish with hard-boiled eggs and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.2, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 524.9, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 5.8, Protein 9.6

SPINACH AND RICE (SPANAKORIZO)



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This is a Greek side dish that our family loves. Add a little Feta cheese and fresh lemon after it's cooked and you have heaven.

Provided by Kathy Bezemes Walstrom

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 pounds fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups water
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried parsley
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup uncooked white rice

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions in the oil until soft and translucent. Add spinach, and cook stirring for a few minutes, then pour in the tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil, and season with parsley, dill, salt and pepper. Stir in rice, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until rice is tender. Add more water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 552.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

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