Greek Spinach Rice with Feta (Spanakorizo)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese reduces fat while still providing creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile and is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water + herbs

💰Cheaper: water

Using water with herbs can reduce costs while adding flavor.

dill

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme offers a similar aromatic quality at a lower price.

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Add the onion and leek, and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the spinach to the pot and cook for a few minutes until wilted, stirring occasionally to combine with the onion and leek.

Stir in the rice, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper.

Pour in the hot vegetable stock or chicken broth and stir well to combine.

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for about 15 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed.

Once cooked, turn off the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes.

Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.

Before serving, add an extra drizzle of olive oil, a very good squeeze of fresh lemon juice and spread the crumbled feta.

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