Spanakorizo is a traditional Greek rice and spinach dish that will become a favourite as it’s full of flavour and zest thanks to the lemon. This Greek spinach rice acts as a lovely side dish to fish or poultry, or double up the recipe to enjoy as a vegetarian meal. It’s easy to make and ready to eat in 30 minutes.

Here’s my mom’s recipe for Spanakorizo – Greek Spinach Rice:

Spanakorizo – Greek Spinach Rice

Ingredients:

2 bunches spinach
1 cup chopped onion
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
1 lemon, juice squeezed
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup rice
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash pepper

Directions:

Wash and cut spinach. Boil some water in a saucepan and add spinach for 5-10 minutes. Drain.
In separate pot, sautee olive oil with onion on medium-high heat. Add rice and fry for 2 minutes.

Add spinach, tomato and parsley and fry for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add lemon juice, 2 cups water, salt and pepper.

Reduce heat, cover pan and cook for 20 minutes. Serves 4 side dishes or 2 main course.