Spinach Feta Rice and Ham
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this hearty, flavorful Spinach Feta Rice and Ham recipe—a one-pot wonder that’s as comforting as it is easy to make! This dish combines tender, savory bites of diced ham with fluffy white rice cooked in rich chicken broth, creating a base that’s elevated by the freshness of wilted spinach and tangy crumbled feta cheese. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, onion, and a final drizzle of zesty lemon juice, every bite bursts with vibrant Mediterranean-inspired flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this wholesome recipe is perfect for busy families and makes an excellent option for meal prep. Serve it as a standalone meal or pair it with a crisp side salad for a complete and satisfying dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1.5 cups uncooked white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 5 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the diced ham to the skillet, stirring occasionally, and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
Stir in the uncooked rice and toast it for 1-2 minutes, ensuring it is well coated in the oil.
Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet or saucepan with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has fully absorbed.
Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the chopped spinach, allowing it to wilt into the rice mixture.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the rice and gently fold it in.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then drizzle with lemon juice for a bright finish.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2713 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.6 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.1 g | 231% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 10133 mg | 441% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 283.6 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 154.4 g | 309% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1624 mg | 125% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 3944 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.
