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Spanakorizo (Greek spinach and rice) recipe

Spanakorizo (Greek spinach and rice)

Spanakorizo or Greek "spinach and rice" is an incredibly delicious dish that is just the best healthy comfort food. Gluten free and vegan friendly, it's easy to make and can be served simply with a dollop of yoghurt.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 serves, approximately
Calories: 366kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 cups brown rice measured uncooked
  • 250 grams baby spinach or 2 bunches of English spinach
  • 400 grams tinned tomatoes
  • 1/2 brown onion
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water plus extra as needed for cooking
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 clove garlic optional
  • salt and pepper to season

To serve

  • Greek yoghurt
  • cooked chickpeas (canned chickpeas are fine!)

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to the packet instructions and set aside.
  • Wash, rinse and drain the spinach, sprinkle a little salt on once drained. (If you are using bunches of English spinach you'll need to trim the roots off the spinach and chop roughly). Set aside. Peel and dice the onion and the garlic as well, if using the garlic.
  • Place a large deep pot on the stove over a medium heat and add the onion, garlic and olive oil. Once the onion begins to brown and turn translucent, add the spinach and stir. Once the spinach is wilted pour in the tomatoes, water and rice, stirring it all together. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer then turn the heat to low and allow the mixture to very gently simmer and thicken, then remove from the heat and stir in the juice of the lemon. Serve with toppings of choice.

Notes

*You can use baby spinach or English spinach in this recipe. English spinach is thicker and sturdier so it will take longer to cook, whereas baby spinach will only need a minute or two.
*For dairy free toppings use unsweetened coconut yoghurt, hummus or tahini to add a creamy element.
*This recipe will keep for around 3 days in the fridge. I wouldn't recommend freezing it.
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Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 65g (22%) | Protein: 8g (16%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Sodium: 198mg (9%) | Potassium: 785mg (22%) | Fiber: 6g (25%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 5978IU (120%) | Vitamin C: 42mg (51%) | Calcium: 127mg (13%) | Iron: 4mg (22%)