Eco-Keto Greek Spanakorizo/ Spinach and ‘Rice’ with Dill and Lemon

Name: Eco-Keto Greek Spanakorizo/ Spinach and ‘Rice’ with Dill and Lemon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: Olive oil; Red Onion; Garlic; Tomato paste; Dill weed, fresh; Spinach; Stock Cubes Stock Cubes Organic Vegetable Stock Cubes Gluten & Lactose Free; Cauliflower rice; Lemon, fresh

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Eco-Keto Greek Spanakorizo/ Spinach and ‘Rice’ with Dill and Lemon dish

Prepare Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Spanakorizo (pronounced Spana-KO-Rizo) is a simple yet flavourful Greek vegetarian dish which is traditionally made from spinach and rice and is naturally gluten-free. Instead of arborio rice, we have used cauliflower rice and zero animal based ingredients to keep it friendly for an Eco-Keto diet. Spanakorizo is a typical country dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold, all year round. This Keto dinner recipe is a one-pot pilaf dish perfect for healthy midweek meals and those following an Eco-Keto diet plan. The healthy fats in this dish come specifically from the olive oil so it’s key to use a good quality extra virgin olive oil, especially for serving. ### What can you serve the dish with? Just give a squeeze of lemon to taste, extra freshly chopped dill, a crumbling of feta (if your diet permits it) and serve with Keto bread to mop up the rich sauce. You can equally serve it as a side to your favourite protein if you’re following a standard Keto diet. ### Can I make any substitutions? If you don't have fresh dill, you can also use 1-2 Tbsp dried dill. ### Can you reheat this recipe? This Eco-Keto dish will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5-7 days and can easily be reheated in the microwave or over the stove.

How to make Eco-Keto Greek Spanakorizo/ Spinach and ‘Rice’ with Dill and Lemon

Wash the spinach in a colander and let drain. Finely chop the onion and garlic then set aside. Add 2 Tbsp of olive oil to a large deep edged pan and saute the onion. When the onion is translucent, add in the chopped garlic, when it smells good, stir in the dill and tomato paste.
Dissolve the stock cube in 200ml/7floz hot water in a glass. Drop in the spinach over the onion mixture. Pour in the vegetable broth over the spinach. Give it a little stir then cover until the spinach has wilted.
Freshly squeeze the juice of 1 lemon. When the spinach has reduced, add the cauliflower rice, lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat the riced cauliflower through then drizzle with 3-4 more Tbsp good quality extra virgin olive oil.
Serve with lemon wedges, fresh dill and feta cheese if your diet permits. For a low carb option, you can serve this with Keto bread to mop up all the juices. This recipe comfortably serves 4 as a main or 6 as a side to a protein.

Ingredients of Eco-Keto Greek Spanakorizo/ Spinach and ‘Rice’ with Dill and Lemon

Ingredient	Quantity
1. Olive oil	undefined
2. Red Onion	undefined
3. Garlic	undefined
4. Tomato paste	undefined
5. Dill weed, fresh	undefined
6. Spinach	undefined
7. Stock Cubes Stock Cubes Organic Vegetable Stock Cubes Gluten & Lactose Free	undefined
8. Cauliflower rice	undefined
9. Lemon, fresh	undefined

Eco-Keto Greek Spanakorizo/ Spinach and ‘Rice’ with Dill and Lemon nutrients

caloriesKCal: 206.549 caloriesKJ: 864.201 totalCarbs: 10.163 diabetesCarbsADA: 8.759 netCarbs: 5.454 diabetesCarbs: 5.499 fiber: 4.619 starch: 0.595 sugar: 2.521 addedSugar: 0 sugarAlcohols: 0.089 protein: 5.126 fat: 17.878 transFat: 0.027 monousatFat: 12.35 polyunsatFat: 2.115 omega3Fat: 0.392 omega6Fat: 1.723 saturatedFat: 2.559 cholesterol: 0 vitaminA: 603.726 vitaminC: 65.185 vitaminD: 0 vitaminE: 5.158 vitaminK: 635.104 vitaminB1: 0.131 vitaminB2: 0.278 vitaminB3: 1.282 vitaminB5: 0.372 vitaminB6: 0.371 vitaminB12: 0 potassium: 848.481 magnesium: 108.481 calcium: 142.458 iron: 3.957 zinc: 0.815 copper: 0.199 phosphorus: 86.113 sodium: 318.795 selenium: 2.056 folate: 271.837 choline: 46.578 alcohol: 0 caffeine: 0 gluten: 0 manganese: 1.257 conjugatedLinoleicAcid: 0 phyticAcid: 17.872 xylitol: 0.021 isomalt: 0 sorbitol: 0.002 maltitol: 0 lactitol: 0 erythritol: 0 pinitol: 0 inositol: 0.044 mannitol: 0.022

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there keto-friendly alternatives to traditional pasta and rice?

Yes, you can use spiralized vegetables like zucchini for 'zoodles' or cauliflower rice as low-carb substitutes for traditional pasta and rice.

What is 'lazy keto' and is it effective?

Lazy keto focuses on monitoring only carb intake while neglecting other macros. While it can work for some, tracking all macros is recommended for better results.

What is MCT oil and how is it used in a keto diet?

MCT oil is a type of fat that is easily converted into ketones. It's commonly used in keto coffee or added to meals for an extra source of quick energy.

How can I manage social situations and dining out on keto?

Inform your hosts or servers about your dietary preferences. Focus on protein and non-starchy veggies when dining out, and make smart choices based on the menu.

Is intermittent fasting recommended with a keto diet?

Many people combine intermittent fasting with the keto diet for enhanced results. Fasting periods can help deplete glycogen stores and speed up the process of entering ketosis.

Author David Brown

Eco-Keto Greek Spanakorizo/ Spinach and ‘Rice’ with Dill and Lemon

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there keto-friendly alternatives to traditional pasta and rice?

What is 'lazy keto' and is it effective?

What is MCT oil and how is it used in a keto diet?

How can I manage social situations and dining out on keto?

Is intermittent fasting recommended with a keto diet?

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