Spanakorizo Recipe (Greek Spinach Rice)

5 from 16 votes

Spanakorizo is a classic Greek spinach rice that's easy and comforting. You only need a few ingredients to make this delicious vegetarian recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Greek

Servings:

Rinse the rice a few times to get rid of the excess starch and set it aside.
Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan or a pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent. Add in the garlic and cook for a minute.
Add the spinach and green onions. Cook for 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Then add the dill weed and mint. Give it a good stir and cook for another 2 to 4 minutes.
Add the rice, crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Add in the lemon zest, lemon juice and water. Stir and bring it to a simmer.
Lower the heat and cover the pan. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is fully cooked. It should look creamy and tender.
Turn the heat off. Let it sit for 5 minutes and then top with feta and serve.

It's best to use baby spinach but you can use regular spinach as well.
You can use fresh or frozen spinach for this recipe. If using frozen, make sure to thaw and squeeze out the excess liquid before adding it to the pan.
If the rice you're using is too starchy, soak it in cold water for 20 to 30 minutes before you start cooking.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan over medium heat with just a little bot of water.
You can serve spanakorizo as a vegetarian main dish or as a side dish with chicken souvlaki, soutzoukakia, keftedes or Greek style mahi mahi.