Spanakorizo Greek Spinach And Rice Recipes

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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

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!

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

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

GREEK SPINACH RICE WITH FETA



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This Greek Spinach Rice also known as Spanakorizo is one of the most popular and healthy traditional and authentic Greek dishes. It has soft and creamy texture with abundance of nutrients coming from cooked spinach, fresh herbs, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. It can be served as main dish or side dish to any of your favorite meats or fish. It can be vegan without feta or vegetarian with delicious salty feta cheese.

Provided by Edyta

Categories     Main Dish     Side Dish     Vegetarian

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Onion (mild, yellow; medium, finely chopped;)
2 Leeks (small or one big (only white parts))
1 tablespoon Thyme (fresh)
6 oz Bag of Baby Spinach
1 cup Jasmin or Basmati rice
2 cups Water or Vegetable broth
2 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
1/2 cup Feta Cheese
1/2 Lemon juiced (to sprinkle over rice)
4 tablespoon Olive Oil (2 for cooking and more for drizzle on top)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a deep pan heat up 1 tablespoon of olive oil;
  • Add onion and simmer for about 10 minutes on low heat;
  • Add thyme and leaks and simmer for another 5 minutes;
  • Add half a cup of water and broth base, then simmer for another 5 minutes;
  • Add spinach and cook until wilted;
  • Add rice and let it cook for about 2 minutes;
  • Add half a cup of water and stir;
  • Keep adding half a cup of water at the time once the rice absorbs it;
  • It can take about 20 -25 minutes until rice is fully cooked;
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • At the end add dill and mix well;
  • Take off the burner and cover it up; Add lemon juice and olive oil;
  • Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes to have all the liquid absorbed;
  • When serving, sprinkle more lemon juice, olive oil and top it with Feta Cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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