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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Remon Kha
[email protected]This recipe is a winner!
Rai Hasnain
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Tabarok Hossaun
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try!
dhdh svsb
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe again.
Shohan Rana
[email protected]This was the perfect side dish for my main course.
Md sumon Ahmed
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Anessali Bhand
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper!
Savonge Musali
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this recipe was surprisingly good.
paras ali
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing!
pushpanjali sharma
[email protected]5 stars!
Ashley Kirk
[email protected]This is a really good recipe. I will definitely be making it again.
Nelisiwe Dlamini
[email protected]I added some crumbled feta to this and it was delicious!
Mfuneko Ntsiye
[email protected]This was a great way to use up leftover spinach.
Mukuye James
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a new favorite in our house.
saltygrump
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make.
Fikadu Batiri
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Kizzi Akin
[email protected]This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out delicious.