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Greek Rice with Spinach

Published: Sep 4, 2020 · Modified: Feb 6, 2025 by Deborah · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · #sponsoredpost · Leave a Comment

Greek rice with spinach in a blue and white patterned bowl, with bowls of lamb meatballs and Greek salad in the background.
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This greek rice with spinach recipe is a healthy and flavourful side dish made with fresh spinach, herbs, and lemon. Perfect for pairing with grilled meats or as a vegetarian main!

It's an easy healthy Mediterranean dish that I adapted from a recipe on A Family Feast blog.   I was making our Greek lamb meatballs dish for the first time and it suggested serving them as part of a meze platter, with cooked rice or a Greek salad.  

I decided I fancied some rice, but didn't want to just have plain basmati rice, so I googled 'Greek rice' and looked at a few of the search results that came up.   The recipe on A Family Feast really appealed as it had spinach in it and I had a bag of freshly picked spinach in the fridge from our garden.   I had all of the other ingredients too, but didn't have fresh dill, so used dried dill instead.   It's a winner that gets made often!

We enjoy it with Greek lamb meatballs, best basic houmous, Greek salad and flatbreads.

Tips

  • Low-carb option - replace the rice with cauliflower rice for a lighter version.
  • Grain alternatives - use quinoa, farro or bulgar wheat instead of rice for added texture and nutrition.
  • Herbs and spices - try adding fresh parsley or mint for a more Mediterranean flair, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika for added depth.
  • Toppings - top with crumbled feta, toasted pine nuts or a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavour.
  • Protein additions - turn this from a side dish to a main course by adding chickpeas, grilled chicken or prawns.
  • This Greek rice with spinach recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make this recipe ahead of time? 

Yes - Greek rice with spinach can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the hob or in the microwave, adding a splash of water or stock to refresh the flavours. 

What type of rice works best for this dish?

Long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, works well for fluffy results. You can also use short-grain rice for a creamier texture. 

Can I use frozen spinach instead of fresh? 

Yes - thaw the frozen spinach and squeeze out excess water before adding it to the dish.

How do I prevent the rice from sticking together? 

Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking and avoid overcooking. Fluff with a fork once it’s done. 

Can I freeze this dish? 

Yes - Greek Rice with Spinach freezes well. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat directly from frozen or after thawing. 

What can I serve with this dish? 

Serve as a side dish with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or seafood. It also works well as a vegetarian main course with a Greek salad. 

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How to make this Greek Rice with Spinach

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (approx. 125g), finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • zest from one lemon
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 225g baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 250g basmati rice
  • 500ml vegetable stock (made using a stock cube or pot)
  • 2 tsp dried dill, plus extra to garnish
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • juice from one lemon

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over a medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 to 7 minutes).  Add the garlic and sauté for another minute.
  2. Add the lemon zest, cumin and spinach and put cover the pan. Cook until the spinach wilts down (about 3 to 5 minutes).
  3. Add the rice, vegetable stock, dried dill, salt and pepper into the spinach mixture and stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the rice is tender (about 10 minutes – follow the cooking instructions on the packet).
  5. Stir in the lemon juice and sprinkle with some dried dill.

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Greek rice with spinach in a blue and white patterned bowl, with bowls of lamb meatballs and Greek salad in the background.

Greek Rice with Spinach

By: Deborah
This greek rice with spinach recipe is a healthy and flavourful side dish made with fresh spinach, herbs, and lemon. Perfect for pairing with grilled meats or as a vegetarian main!
PREP: 15 minutes minutes
COOK: 22 minutes minutes
TOTAL: 37 minutes minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 people
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Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium (¾ cup) onion (approx. 125g) finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • zest from one lemon
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 225 g (7 ½ cups) baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 250 g (1 ⅓ cups) basmati rice
  • 500 ml (2 ¼ cups) vegetable stock (made using a stock cube or pot)
  • 2 tsp dried dill plus extra to garnish
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • juice from one lemon

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over a medium heat. Sauté the onions until translucent (about 5 to 7 minutes).  Add the garlic and sauté for another minute.
  • Add the lemon zest, cumin and spinach and cover the pan. Cook until the spinach wilts down (about 3 to 5 minutes).
  • Add the rice, vegetable stock, dried dill, salt and pepper into the spinach mixture and stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the rice is tender (about 10 minutes – follow the cooking instructions on the packet).
  • Stir in the lemon juice and sprinkle with some dried dill.

Notes

  • Low-carb option - replace the rice with cauliflower rice for a lighter version.
  • Grain alternatives - use quinoa, farro or bulgar wheat instead of rice for added texture and nutrition.
  • Herbs and spices - try adding fresh parsley or mint for a more Mediterranean flair, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika for added depth.
  • Toppings - top with crumbled feta, toasted pine nuts or a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavour.
  • Protein additions - turn this from a side dish to a main course by adding chickpeas, grilled chicken or prawns.
  • This Greek rice with spinach recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people.
 
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  • Greek dishes
  • rice dishes
 

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5575IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

KEYWORDS Greek rice recipe, Mediterranean rice dish, meze platter
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