Spanakorizo - Greek Rice With Spinach And Lemon

A plate with spanakorizo, a couple of lemon slices and a fork and spoon. Behind it a loaf of bread, a lemon and lemon half and a bottle of olive oil.

Spanakorizo - Greek Rice With Spinach And Lemon

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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Greek

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Servings

Calories 339kcal

Author by Jenny | The Greek Foodie

Ingredients

2 lb fresh spinach leaves washed dried and roughly chopped in medium pieces
1 leek the white part and the tender green part diced
5 scallions finely chopped
1 cup Carolina rice
4 cups vegetable broth warm
1 lemon juiced plus more
1 bunch dill finely chopped
2 bunches parsley finely chopped
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
sea salt
freshly ground pepper

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.

Notes

- There will be extra liquid in the pot after cooking is finished. Cover the pot and let the rice absorb as much liquid as it needs.

- As a variation, you may add a tablespoon of tomato paste while sauteing the veggies or a cup of fresh chopped tomatoes. Serve it with lemon once again.

Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.

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