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Low-FODMAP Greek Spinach Rice
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Low FODMAP Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)

Low FODMAP Greek Spinach Rice (also known as Spanikorizo), is perfect served with kabobs or grilled meat. It features, lemon, dill, and feta cheese.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword dill, feta, gluten-free, lemon, low-fodmap, rice, spinach
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon FODY Garlic Infused Oil
  • ½ lb. baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 4 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (juice of ½ lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons dried dill weed (or 4 tablespoons fresh)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon zest (zest of one lemon)
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the rice and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 – 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
  • While rice is simmering, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach. Sauté until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the spinach to the rice when it’s done, along with the scallions, lemon juice, butter, dill, and lemon zest. Finally, stir in the feta cheese. Serve.