Spinach And Dill Rice

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A vibrant and flavorful rice dish featuring fresh spinach, dill, and feta cheese, perfect for light lunches or as a side with Mediterranean-inspired meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh spinach
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. dried dill weed
  • 2 tsp. white wine vinegar
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 4 c. water
  • 1 1/2 c. long grain white rice
  • 1/2 c. crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1/2 c. Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Mince the fresh spinach.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan.
  3. Add minced spinach and garlic to the pan.
  4. Add salt, dried dill weed, white wine vinegar, and freshly ground pepper.
  5. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring, until excess liquid evaporates.
  6. Bring water to a boil in a separate pot; add rice and salt.
  7. Cook the rice for 25 minutes until tender.
  8. Add cooked spinach to the rice.
  9. Cook together over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
  10. Toss feta cheese and Parmesan together and sprinkle over the rice.
  11. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

638 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 21.6g 43% DV
Total Fat 37.1g 48% DV
Carbs 60g 22% DV
Fiber 8.4g 30% DV
Sugar 1.6g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10440mg 100% DV
Potassium 878.5mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 27.3mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 265mcg 29% DV
Vitamin C 28.3mg 31% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 533.3mg 41% DV
Iron 7.4mg 41% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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