Spinach Rice with Lemon and Dill
Mediterranean Spinach Rice is full of vibrant flavors from onion, garlic, lemon, and dill. This delicious side dish is easy to make on the stove in 30 minutes.
Servings: 6
Calories: 204kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup onion diced small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice rinsed and drained
- 2¼ cups water
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Add the onions and saute until softened and slightly translucent.½ cup onion
- Add the garlic and spinach to the pot. Saute until the spinach is soft and reduced in size.2 cloves garlic, 5 ounces baby spinach
- Add the rice to the pot. Stir frequently for a couple of minutes until the rice starts to look translucent.1½ cups long-grain white rice
- Stir in the water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and allow the rice to gently simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.2¼ cups water
- Remove the pot from the heat. Lift up the lid and lay a clean dish towel over the top. Replace the lid on top of the towel and allow the rice to steam for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and fold in the dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Taste, season with salt and pepper, and serve.¼ cup fresh dill, 1 Tablespoon lemon zest, 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, salt and pepper
Notes
Storing and freezing:
Leftover rice can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
To reheat from frozen, defrosting the rice isn't necessary. Add a few tablespoons of water before reheating it in a pot on the stove or in a microwave-safe bowl.
Brown rice:
If you would like to make this recipe with long-grain brown rice, you will need to add about ½ cup extra water. In addition, the cooking time will be longer.
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2368IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
