Spanakorizo: A Simple Greek Spinach and Rice Dish

Name: Spanakorizo: A Simple Greek Spinach and Rice Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil (plus more for serving); 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 4 scallions, sliced (white parts for cooking, green parts for garnish); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup arborio rice; 1 lb fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped; ¼ cup fresh parsley, dill, or mint (chopped); 4 cups warm vegetable or chicken broth; ½ tsp sea salt (plus more to taste); ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper; Zest from 1 lemon; Juice from 1 lemon; Drizzle of olive oil; Lemon wedges; Extra fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or mint)

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Spanakorizo is a classic Greek dish that combines tender spinach, creamy rice, and bright lemon flavors for a meal that’s wholesome, comforting, and full of Mediterranean charm. Perfect as a light vegetarian main or a flavorful side, this recipe is simple to make and endlessly versatile.

35 min

cook 25 min

Greek

Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare Ingredients

Chop the onions, scallions, garlic, and herbs.
Roughly chop the spinach and zest and juice the lemon. Keep the broth warm.

2. Sauté Aromatics

Heat ¼ cup olive oil in a wide saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion, the white part of the scallions, and minced garlic. Sprinkle with salt.
Sauté for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and turn translucent.

3. Toast the Rice

Stir in the arborio rice and sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice begins to look slightly translucent.

4. Add Spinach

Gradually add the chopped spinach, stirring as it wilts. This will take about 4–5 minutes.

5. Add Herbs, Seasoning, and Broth

Mix in the fresh parsley, dill, or mint along with salt and black pepper.
Pour in the warm broth and gently stir to combine.

6. Simmer the Dish

Lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice absorbs most of the liquid and is tender.

7. Add Lemon Zest and Juice

Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the lemon zest and juice for a bright, fresh finish. Adjust seasoning as needed.

8. Serve and Garnish

Spoon the Spanakorizo into bowls and drizzle with olive oil. Garnish with scallion greens, extra herbs, and lemon wedges for serving.