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Spanakorizo - Greek Spinach Rice

Make this popular spanakorizo - Greek spinach rice recipe - and enjoy a comforting rice recipe that's both delicious and nutritious! Give it a try!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Choose Serving Size 6

Ingredients 

  • 10 cups spinach frozen
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 spring onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh mint chopped
  • 1 Tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 cup risotto rice
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup homemade vegetable broth or water
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lemon sliced (for serving)
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Place a large saucepan over high heat. Add olive oil, the chopped onion, garlic, thyme and mix to combine.
  • Turn the heat to medium and cook for about 2 minutes. Add spinach. Saute for about 7 minutes until soft.
  • Add chopped dill and mint. Stir to combine
  • Add rice and saute for a few more minutes. Add the wine and let it evaporate.
  • Then, add the water, veggie broth and lemon juice.
  • Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes so that it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan. Add more liquid if needed
  • Remove from heat and add some olive oil.
  • Serve with some lemon slices and extra greens on top.