Spanakorizo (spinach rice)
Spanakorizo (spinach rice) is ready in 35 minutes (15 hands-on) and has 464 kcal and 13 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.04. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 35 min
- Hands-on
- 15 min
- Calories
- 464 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.04
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Frozen spinach500 g
- White rice100 g
- Onion120 g
- Spring onion (scallion)60 g
- Olive oil40 g
- Lemon40 g
- Fresh dill10 g
- Tomato paste20 g
- Feta cheese (optional)80 g
Method
Heat the oil in a pot and cook the chopped onion and scallion for 6 minutes.
Add the spinach and cook for 5 minutes until thawed. Stir in the tomato paste.
Add the rice, 250 ml of hot water, salt and pepper, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is cooked.
Stir in the dill and the lemon juice and serve with the crumbled feta, if you like.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 464 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g |
| Sugars | 6 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
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