Spanokorizo Spinach and Rice Casserole
Discover the comforting flavors of Greek cuisine with this Spanokorizo Spinach and Rice Casserole, a hearty, vegetarian dish perfect for weeknight dinners or a flavorful side at your next gathering. Combining tender long-grain white rice, earthy fresh spinach, and a medley of dill, parsley, and zesty lemon juice, this baked casserole delivers a delightful balance of freshness and richness. Crowned with crumbled feta cheese for a tangy finish, it’s baked to perfection with a savory infusion of vegetable broth. Ready in under 50 minutes, this one-pan recipe highlights wholesome ingredients and easy preparation, making it a nutritious and satisfying addition to your meal rotation. Perfectly seasoned and oven-baked, it’s as comforting as it is delicious—your go-to choice for Mediterranean-inspired comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 16 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons dill, fresh and chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley, fresh and chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9-inch casserole dish and set it aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for 4-5 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.
Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess starch and drain well.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach mixture, rinsed rice, vegetable broth, dill, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the foil, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a main dish or a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1633 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.5 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.2 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 5205 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.3 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 63.3 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1730 mg | 133% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 3932 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
