DINNER IN 20 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Warm olive oil in a skillet and cook onion for 3 to 4 minutes.
DINNER IN 20 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
VEGETARIAN · DINNER
Lemon Spinach Rice Skillet
Lemon Spinach Rice Skillet recipe with rice, spinach, and lemon. A simple 20-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Total time20 min
YieldServes 2
DietVegetarian
Shopping10 ingredients
DifficultyEasy
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Method
4 steps · about 20 minutes total
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Step 2
Add garlic and oregano and cook for 30 seconds.
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Step 3
Add cooked rice and stir until hot, then fold in spinach until wilted.
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Step 4
Squeeze over lemon juice, season and finish with crumbled feta.
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Cooking notes & good-to-know answers.
Small details for confident timing, useful swaps, and safer leftovers.
Cooking notes
Spread cooked rice out to cool quickly when the recipe calls for chilled rice, then refrigerate it promptly.
Garlic cooks quickly; keep the heat moderate to avoid burning it and turning it bitter.
Taste as you go and adjust seasoning to suit your ingredients and preferences.
Good to know
Serve it with a simple side that complements the main ingredients, such as a salad, cooked vegetables, bread or rice where appropriate.
You can often swap rice varieties, but cooking time and liquid requirements can change. Use the package directions for the rice you choose when they differ from the recipe.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and use them according to local food-safety guidance.
About this recipe
Lemon Spinach Rice Skillet is a dinner idea built around rice, spinach, lemon, and garlic. It is designed for straightforward home cooking and takes about 20 minutes, making it a useful option when you want a practical meal without a long ingredient list.
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