Herbaceous Greek Spanakorizo with Dill and Feta
A vibrant and aromatic rice dish rich in Mediterranean flavors.
This classic Greek recipe combines spinach, fragrant herbs, and creamy feta into a comforting yet refreshing rice dish. Perfect as a side or a vegetarian main course.
- 45 min
- 4
- Easy
Ingredients
For the Spanakorizo
For the Herb Mix
For the Garnish
Preparation
Preparing the Herb Mix
Combine the herbs
In a small bowl, combine the chopped dill, parsley, and lemon zest. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
Prepare the garnish
Crumble the feta cheese and prepare lemon wedges for garnish.
Cooking the Rice and Spinach
Heat the olive oil
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Sauté the onion
Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Cook the garlic
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
Do not let the garlic brown, as it may turn bitter.
Cooking Process
Sautéing
Cook onions and garlic over medium heat until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant, about 5-6 minutes.
Simmering
Add rice and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-17 minutes until rice is tender.
Incorporating Spinach and Herbs
Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat. Stir in chopped spinach until just wilted, then fold in the herb mix for a burst of flavor.
Plating & Serving
Herbaceous Greek Spanakorizo with Dill and Feta
Herbaceous Greek Spanakorizo with Dill and Feta
Plating & Serving
Spoon the Spanakorizo onto a serving dish, sprinkle with crumbled feta, and serve with lemon wedges on the side for a fresh zing.