Greek Spinach Rice
Spanakorizo is a traditional Greek rice recipe made with spinach, rice and herbs and is a delightful and healthier way to enjoy the flavours of Greece. If you want to prepare an easy and healthy lunch in less than 30 minutes, make this classic dish!
Why This Recipe Works
- It’s a vegetarian dish. Depending on how you prepare it, spanakorizo can be vegan too. It falls under a group of Greek dishes known as “ladera” (pronounced la-the-ra). Ladera are foods (consisting mostly of Greek vegetarian recipes) which have been cooked using an olive oil based sauce – similar to briam-Greek roasted vegetables and fasolakia. It’s a Mediterranean Diet super dish!
- It’s packed with flavour. It may not be pretty to look at but this Greek spinach rice is a taste sensation. And where does the flavour come from? From the magic combination of dill, lemon and Greek extra virgin olive oil.
- It’s versatile. Spanakorizo makes an easy side dish – serve it alongside some pork souvlaki if you fancy! Or it can be served as a main dish. Try it with my patates sto fourno – roasted Greek potatoes. Greek food is delicious (yes I’m biased) and you can easily create your own combinations. Check out my recipe index for more ideas.
