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 Main Course servings or 4 sides
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

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
2 Main Course servings or 4 sides
Calories
350 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek, Vegan

Greek Spinach and Rice – Spanakorizo

Samara Cline

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

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Ingredients

Servings

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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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.