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Herbaceous Greek Spanakorizo with Dill and Feta

Name: Herbaceous Greek Spanakorizo with Dill and Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups basmati rice, rinsed; 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 ½ cups vegetable broth; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and black pepper, to taste; ½ cup fresh dill, chopped; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; Zest of 1 lemon; ½ cup crumbled feta cheese; Lemon wedges, for serving

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.

4.7(818 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 6, 2025

Herbaceous Greek Spanakorizo with Dill and Feta — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Spanakorizo

For the Herb Mix

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 421 kcal
Protein: 9 g
Carbs: 62 g
Fat: 15 g
Fiber: 3.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1683 kcal
Protein: 36 g
Carbs: 247 g
Fat: 60 g
Fiber: 14 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 ½ cups basmati rice rinsed	1020	20	222	2	6
3 cups fresh spinach chopped	21	3	3	0	2
1 medium onion diced	44	1	10	0	2
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0	2	0	0
1 ½ cups vegetable broth	15	1	3	0	0
3 tablespoons olive oil	360	0	0	42	0
Salt and black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
½ cup fresh dill chopped	3	0	1	0	1
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped	5	1	1	0	1
Zest of 1 lemon	2	0	1	0	1
½ cup crumbled feta cheese	200	10	2	16	0
Lemon wedges for serving	4	0	2	0	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Herb Mix

1
Combine the herbs
In a small bowl, combine the chopped dill, parsley, and lemon zest. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
2
Prepare the garnish
Crumble the feta cheese and prepare lemon wedges for garnish.

Cooking the Rice and Spinach

1
Heat the olive oil
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Sauté the onion
Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Cook the garlic
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
Tip: Do not let the garlic brown, as it may turn bitter.

How to Make Herbaceous Greek Spanakorizo with Dill and Feta

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Sautéing
Cook onions and garlic over medium heat until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant, about 5-6 minutes.
2
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.
3
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.