CLASSIC GREEK SPINACH

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Classic Greek Spinach image

This is a classic and tasty Greek recipe for spinach. Easy and quick to cook, and it is certain to be consumed quick too! Serve with fresh lemon juice and the famous Greek feta cheese.

Provided by LIOTAKI

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 cups water
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cube beef bouillon
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup uncooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until tender. Mix in spinach. Stir in tomatoes. Allow vegetables to simmer about 5 minutes
  • Pour 2 cups water into saucepan, and bring to a boil. Mix in garlic, tomato paste, bouillon cube, salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and cook at a low boil about 15 minutes, until water is reduced by half.
  • Stir rice and remaining water into the spinach mixture. Return to boil, reduce heat , and simmer covered 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 206.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

Swalik Suarez
s48@yahoo.com

I've never made spanakopita before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.


Mohammed Gouda
mohammed.g3@yahoo.com

This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and unique.


UwU Elliot playz
p.u@yahoo.com

I'm not a fan of Greek food, but this dish was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


SS Free fire gaming Zone
ss.f@yahoo.com

I love the combination of spinach and feta cheese in this dish. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Rasool jan
jan99@hotmail.co.uk

This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a healthy and delicious dish.


Martha Amoit
amartha2@yahoo.com

I'm not sure what went wrong, but my spanakopita turned out soggy. I think I might have added too much spinach.


Rasika Karunathilaka
karunathilaka-rasika99@hotmail.com

This is my go-to recipe for spanakopita. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nxght Skyxx
s15@hotmail.com

I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Sarasota Florida
sf@yahoo.com

I've been looking for a good spanakopita recipe and this one is perfect. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Sadambaloch Sadambaloch
sadambaloch.sadambaloch26@hotmail.fr

I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Francois Henery
fhenery@hotmail.com

This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The spinach is cooked perfectly and the feta cheese adds a nice salty flavor.


Kaif sultan
sultan_kaif@yahoo.com

I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this dish changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Aly Hashmi
a_h92@yahoo.com

I thought the recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I used fresh spinach from my garden and it made all the difference.


Eric Lewis
l.e62@gmail.com

This was my first time making spanakopita and it was a huge success! The filo pastry was crispy and flaky, and the filling was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nox Cooley
n_c51@aol.com

I've made this dish countless times and it never fails to impress. It's a staple in my kitchen and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves Greek food.


Arthur Kamau
kamaua52@gmail.com

This spinach dish is simply divine! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully.