Baked Spinach Lemon Rice Recipe

Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant Baked Spinach Lemon Rice! This flavorful recipe transforms simple brown rice into a delicious side or vegetarian main course, bursting with fresh spinach, earthy mushrooms, tangy feta, and aromatic dill. Perfect alongside grilled fish or chicken, or enjoy it on its own for a satisfying and healthy meal. Get ready to ditch boring rice and embrace this light and tasty recipe!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 138.9 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Spinach Lemon Rice

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How to Make Baked Spinach Lemon Rice

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Saute 1/2 cup chopped onion, 8 oz sliced mushrooms, and 2 cloves minced garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil until tender (about 5 minutes).
  3. Stir in 1 ½ cups cooked brown rice, 5 oz fresh spinach (roughly chopped), 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Reserve 1 tablespoon of 4 oz crumbled feta cheese; stir the remaining feta into the skillet.
  5. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved feta cheese over the top.
  8. Cover the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Uncover and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

8g

Carbs

6g