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Red Spanakorizo: Greek Spinach and Rice with Tomatoes
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Red Spanakorizo: Greek Spinach and Rice with Tomatoes

This is a spin on spanakorizo, a traditional Greek dish similar to an Oriental pilaf, made with rice, spinach and tomatoes. Diced tomatoes are added to the standard spanakorizo dish. It's a great vegan side dish, but can also be enjoyed as a main dish.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 200 gr arborio rice
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 spring onions finely chopped
  • 700 ml vegetable stock
  • 400 gr diced tomatoes
  • 600 gr spinach cleaned
  • 4 tbsp dill chopped
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a pot on high heat.
  2. Add the onion and spring onions, lower the heat to medium, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the rice and sauté for another 1 minute.
  3. Add the broth and the diced tomatoes, lower the heat to medium, and cook for 20 minutes. Be sure to stir every 2 minutes to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
  4. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the spinach and leave it to steam for a short while. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. When ready, add the dill, mix and serve.

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