Description
This Easy Spinach Rice Recipe, also known as Spanakorizo, is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together the goodness of fresh spinach and tender basmati rice. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect solution for busy weeknights or as a delightful side for any meal. The bright flavors of garlic, dill, and lemon elevate this wholesome dish, making it not only quick to prepare but also irresistibly tasty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder (or vegetable powder)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- 2 teaspoons dried dill (or fresh)
- Juice of ½ a lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until soft.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, dill, garlic granules, and chicken bouillon powder.
- Gently fold in the cooked basmati rice until well combined.
- Finish by squeezing lemon juice into the mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg