Description
This Easy Spinach Rice Recipe, also known as Spanakorizo, is a vibrant and nutritious dish that shines with fresh flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a delightful side at family gatherings, this recipe showcases the best of wholesome ingredients with minimal effort.
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)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic granules
- Dried dill
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and let it warm.
- Sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the baby spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic granules, dill, and chicken bouillon powder.
- Mix in the cooked basmati rice until well combined.
- Finish by squeezing lemon juice over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Fresh spinach is ideal for vibrant flavor; avoid wilted leaves. Adjust seasoning to your taste; additional herbs can be added for variation. Consider adding extra vegetables like peas or bell peppers for more color and nutrition.