Spanakorizo Greek Spinach Rice

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.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add rice and stir to coat with oil, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir in chopped spinach, dill, and parsley; cook until spinach wilts, about 3-5 minutes.

Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Serve warm, topped with crumbled feta cheese.

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