Rice With Spinach - Greek Recipe

Name: Rice With Spinach - Greek
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup long-grain rice; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock (or water); 1 lb fresh spinach, trimmed, washed, and drained but still wet; 2 pinches grated nutmeg; 1 lemon, juice of; 2 tablespoons butter, cut into bits; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup long-grain rice
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups chicken stock (or water)
1 lb fresh spinach, trimmed, washed, and drained but still wet
2 pinches grated nutmeg
1 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons butter, cut into bits
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1
Put 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan with a lid over medium heat. A minute later, add the rice along with some salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for about a minute. Add the stock, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is done.
2
Meanwhile, put the remaining oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. A minute later, add the spinach and some salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until it wilts. Continue to cook until most of the liquid is gone; stir in the nutmeg and the lemon.
3
Toss the cooked rice with the butter and put on a platter.
4
Stir the cheese into the spinach, them immediately put on top of the rice and serve.

588

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup long-grain rice, salt, to taste, pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Rice With Spinach - Greek falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Rice With Spinach - Greek

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