Recipes Main Dishes Casserole Recipes Rice Spinach, Feta, and Rice Casserole 4.5 (6) 6 Reviews 1 Photo This spinach, feta, and rice casserole is a perfectly creamy rice casserole, scented with lemon and dill. Sun-dried tomatoes add a pop of sweetness. By Amanda Stanfield Amanda Stanfield Amanda Stanfield is the Food Studio Coordinator and Recipe Tester/ Developer at the Dotdash Meredith. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization for 3 years. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. Her work has been featured on Eatingwell.com, Southern Living, People.com, Food & Wine, and Allrecipes.com. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthily. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie. She's a member of MAPP a non-profit supporting women-led food organizations. You can follow her adventures @amandaeight. Her go-to kitchen must have? A sharp chef's knife. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on July 19, 2024 Tested by Melissa Gray Tested by Melissa Gray Melissa Gray is a recipe developer and food stylist for Dotdash Meredith. She began working in food publishing in 2015 and joined the Dotdash Meredith test kitchens in 2019. She has developed over 1,500 original recipes and styled in over 300 photoshoots during that time. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. 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). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender and feta begins to brown, about 20 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 194 Calories 9g Fat 20g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 194 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 6g 29% Cholesterol 33mg 11% Sodium 957mg 42% Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 3g Protein 10g 19% Vitamin C 17mg 19% Calcium 319mg 25% Iron 4mg 23% Potassium 552mg 12% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.