Spanakorizo

A fabulous Greek rice dish with dill, spinach, and lemon. Accompanies lamb deliciously as well as a side of a cool refreshing cucumber sauce...Enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 33 mins
• Total Time: 43 mins
• Calories: 231 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 small onion, chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 bunch fresh spinach
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• ¼ cup chopped fresh dill

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the cooked rice and spinach; cook and stir until spinach wilts, 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, zest, feta cheese, and dill. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.