Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach And Rice) Recipe

Name: Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach And Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter (or use all olive oil); 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste); 2 lbs fresh spinach (rinsed and stems removed); 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 cups water (or use 1 cup each chicken broth and water); 2 -4 teaspoons fresh dill (or use 1 teaspoon dried dill); salt and pepper; 1/2 cup short-grain white rice; fresh lemon juice; crumbled feta cheese; hard-boiled egg (peeled and sliced) (optional)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter (or use all olive oil)
2 medium onions, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
2 lbs fresh spinach (rinsed and stems removed)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups water (or use 1 cup each chicken broth and water)
2 -4 teaspoons fresh dill (or use 1 teaspoon dried dill)
salt and pepper
1/2 cup short-grain white rice
fresh lemon juice
crumbled feta cheese
hard-boiled egg (peeled and sliced) (optional)

1
Heat oil with butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add in onions and garlic and saute for about 4-5 minutes or until softened.
2
Add in fresh spinach and cook stirring for 3 minutes.
3
Add in tomato sauce and water (or water and broth) bring to a boil, then season with salt, pepper and dill.
4
Add in rice, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 25 minutes or until rice is tender (adding in a little more water if needed).
5
Drizzle with fresh lemon juice, then sprinkle with feta cheese.
6
Garnish with hard-boiled eggs and lemon wedges.

420

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter (or use all olive oil), 2 medium onions, chopped, 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste), and more.

Yes, Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach And Rice) 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.

Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach And Rice)

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