Spanakorizo (Greek Rice With Spinach & Lemon) – Traditional Recipe
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Traditional Spanakorizo-Greek rice with spinach and lemon is one of the great, classic dishes of Greek cuisine, delicious, low-calorie, and rich in fiber.
Ingredients
Instructions
In a wide saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute the leek and scallions for 3-4 minutes until they are semi-wilted.
Add the rice and continue sautéing for another 2-3 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the rice is translucent.
Gradually add the spinach to the pot and stir for 4-5 minutes until wilted.
Add the stock or water, lower the heat, cover with the lid, and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice has puffed up and absorbed most of the liquid.
This dish should be saucy. Remove the pot from the heat, add lemon juice, dill, parsley, sea salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste, and mix.
If desired, drizzle a bit of extra virgin olive oil and serve in bowls with more lemon wedges around the table.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 339 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 38 g
- Protein Content
- 8 g
- Fat Content
- 19 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 3 g
- Sodium Content
- 764 mg
- Fiber Content
- 5 g
- Sugar Content
- 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 15 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
