Greek Spinach and Rice – Spanakorizo

Name: Greek Spinach and Rice – Spanakorizo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 pound (450 g) fresh spinach rinsed; Juice of half lemon; 1 onion chopped or 2-3 spring onions chopped; 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling; I teaspoon dry mint (preferably spearmint); 1-2 tablespoons chopped dill; 2/3 cups water; 1/3 cup (60 g) medium grain rice; Salt/Pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)

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Spanakorizo: A traditional Greek rice and spinach dish that will become a winter staple, thanks to its flavor.

30 min

cook 20 min

Greek

5.0 (35)

Ingredients

Instructions

In a large pot wilt the spinach with the lemon juice and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Set aside to drain.
In another pot sauté the onion with the rest of the olive oil until soft.
Add the spinach, dry mint, dill and 2/3 cup warm water and bring to a boil.
Add the rice, salt (as needed) and pepper and simmer, covered for about 20 minutes until rice is soft. Add additional warm water as needed.
Serve warm or at room temperature with a squeeze of lemon juice and a bit of olive oil and feta.

Nutrition

Calories: 350 kcal
Serving Size: 1 serving