Greek Cuisine

Spanakorizo

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Greek spinach and rice cooked in one pan, costed to the penny. A soft, lemony supper built from cheap store-cupboard staples for pennies a plate.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 25 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.25

Approx £4.99 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Spanakorizo

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Soften the chopped onion and spring onion in the olive oil over a medium heat for 5-6 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add the garlic and cook for a minute, then stir in the spinach in handfuls until wilted.
  3. 3
    Tip in the rice, basil, crumbled stock cube and about 600ml boiling water, then bring to a simmer.
  4. 4
    Cover and cook gently for 15-18 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid absorbed, stirring once or twice.
  5. 5
    Stir through the lemon juice, season well and serve warm.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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