Rice with spinach and feta in Greek style (Spanakorizo)
4 servings
60 minutes
Spanakorizo is a traditional Greek dish that combines tender spinach, aromatic rice, and salty feta cheese. It originated in rural regions of Greece where fresh vegetables and herbs play a key role in cooking. The flavor of this dish balances between the tenderness of greens, the slight acidity of lemon, and the creamy texture of feta. Spanakorizo is a versatile treat: it can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and fish. In Greece, it is often complemented with thick yogurt or fresh bread. This simple yet exquisite food is filled with the freshness of Mediterranean ingredients and the soul of Greek cuisine.
1
Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat and sauté finely chopped onion until soft for 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
2
Add chopped spinach and cook for a while until soft.
- Fresh spinach leaves: 1 bunch
3
Add rice, broth, parsley, dill, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 50 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Brown Basmati Rice: 1 glass
- Chicken broth: 2.5 glasss
- Chopped parsley: 0.3 glass
- Chopped dill: 0.3 glass
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
4
Remove from heat, add a little lemon juice, and sprinkle with feta.
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Feta cheese: 0.3 glass