Spanakorizo (A Greek Spinach Risotto) Recipe

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Spanakorizo (A Greek Spinach Risotto)
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Directions:

  1. In a deep pan heat oil and gently fry onion and leek (if used) until soft.
  2. Wash (or soak if necessary depending on what kind of rice you use) rice, drain and add to onion.
  3. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add remaining ingredients, except spinach, and bring to the boil. Cook for 10 more minutes (longer, if using brown rice).
  5. Add the spinach, stir well and cover. Reduce heat and simmer on low heat for 5-6 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Leave tightly covered and allow to stand at least 1/2 an hour before serving.
  8. Serve with feta cheese, kalamata olives, crusty, peasant-style bread, a glass of wine and you'll think you're in Greece!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 541.13 Kcal (2266 kJ)
Calories from fat 257.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.59g 44%
Sodium 150.35mg 6%
Potassium 1194.28mg 25%
Total Carbs 63.23g 21%
Sugars 3.03g 12%
Dietary Fiber 5.72g 23%
Protein 10.66g 21%
Vitamin C 63.3mg 106%
Iron 8.4mg 47%
Calcium 229.7mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 103.86 Kcal (435 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.49g 44%
Sodium 28.86mg 6%
Potassium 229.23mg 25%
Total Carbs 12.14g 21%
Sugars 0.58g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 23%
Protein 2.05g 21%
Vitamin C 12.2mg 106%
Iron 1.6mg 47%
Calcium 44.1mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.4
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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