Spinach, Feta, and Rice Casserole Recipe

Prep Time::15 mins

Cook Time::35 mins

Total Time::50 mins

Servings::6

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

1 cup thinly sliced scallions

1/4 cup drained, chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach

3 cups vegetable broth

1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice

1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

1 teaspoon kosher salt

3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups), divided

1/2 cup chopped fresh dill

Directions

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallions, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and oregano; cook, stirring often, until scallions soften, about 2 minutes. Add spinach, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thawed, 5 to 6 minutes. 

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Stir in broth, rice, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of the feta. Bring to a simmer over high heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in dill, and top evenly with remaining 1/2 cup feta. 

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Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender and feta begins to brown, about 20 minutes.

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