GREEK SPINACH & RICE "SPANAKORIZO"
Spinach shines bright in this full-flavored dish. Spinach is sauteed with a mixture of onions and leeks. It's then simmered with white wine and rice. Rice helps to make the dish heartier and a great vegetarian main meal. It would make a delicious side dish too, though, alongside steak. There's a hefty amount of dill which brings...
Provided by Maria *
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Heat olive oil in a wide shallow pot, over medium-high heat.
- 2. Saute the onions, spring onions, and leeks until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- 3. Add spinach and stir for a few minutes until wilted.
- 4. Add the white wine if using.
- 5. Sprinkle in the rice.
- 6. Add the warm water and season.
- 7. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 - 25 minutes until rice is tender. During cooking stir the "spanakorizo" once or twice and check liquid is absorbed. If so add one more cup of hot water, if necessary.
- 8. Add dill before the end of cooking and stir gently to wilt. Add lemon juice to suit your liking.
- 9. Remove from heat and drizzle remaining olive oil. Serve with lemon slices and crumbled Feta cheese (omit if fasting or vegan). Kali Orexi = Good Appetite
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Nji Edwin
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always delicious.
Ama Alkaline
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.
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[email protected]This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it.
Rajan Lama
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Tabitha Johnson
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so versatile.
_Sabrina Sreoshy_
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe.
BiLaL BaDsHaH
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.
Hussain Shayan
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Mike Bob
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I used brown rice instead of white rice and it turned out great.
Reach Globe
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always delicious.
Fanuel K Silver
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.
Dan Shafious
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover rice.
English Queen Tamanna
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!
Yawi Bala
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of rice and vegetables and it's always delicious.
Isabel Nieves
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. I used frozen spinach and it worked out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Syed Fazzi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's flavorful, easy to make, and a great way to use up leftover rice. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.
Mobeen Karamat
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
rj. haider
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used brown rice instead of white rice and it turned out great. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.