Easy Spinach Rice Recipe (Spanakorizo)
A vibrant and comforting Mediterranean dish made with basmati rice and fresh spinach, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or as a stunning side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- Juice of ½ a lemon
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and a pinch of salt. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and slightly golden.
- Add garlic: Stir in the garlic granules (or fresh garlic if you’re using it). Let it cook for another minute, just until fragrant.
- Toss in the spinach: Add the baby spinach to the skillet. Stir and cook for about 3-4 minutes until wilted.
- Mix in the cooked rice: Lower the heat to medium-low, then gently fold in the cooked basmati rice, using a spatula to break up any clumps.
- Season the rice: Sprinkle in the chicken bouillon powder, salt, pepper, garlic, and dill. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Finish with lemon: Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the rice. Give it a final gentle fold.
Notes
Great as a standalone vegetarian meal or served with grilled chicken or fish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spinach rice, vegetarian, Mediterranean, easy recipes, quick meals