Main Course / Side Dish

Spanakorizo

Spanakorizo

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

30 minutes

A comforting Greek classic, Spanakorizo brings together tender spinach, fluffy rice, garlic, onion, and fragrant herbs, finished with a bright squeeze of fresh lemon. Simple, wholesome, and full of Mediterranean flavor, this dish is perfect as a main or a delicious side.

In this recipe

Organic Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Greektown Spice Blend

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Kosterina Everyday EVOO 
  • ½ large sweet onion, finely diced
  • 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 ¾ cup vegetable broth 
  • 1 ½ tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Kosterina Greektown Spice Blend
  • ½ tsp salt 
  • 8 oz bag baby spinach
  • Freshly crumbled feta, to serve
  • Freshly chopped dill, to serve
  • Lemon wedges, to serve 

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a deep skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil once hot. 

  2. 2

    Add the onion and saute until soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. 

  3. 3

    Add the dry rice and garlic and cook until the rice is lightly golden brown and fragrant, about 7-8 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to medium-low if the rice begins to brown too quickly. 

  4. 4

    Add the broth, tomato paste, spice bend, salt, and spinach. Stir until the spinach is wilted.

  5. 5

    Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes and remove from the heat. Leave the lid on and let sit for 15 minutes. 

  6. 6

    Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Top with desired amount of crumbled feta and dill. Serve with a fresh lemon squeeze and enjoy! 

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