SPINACH AND RICE (SPANAKORIZO)

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This is a Greek side dish that our family loves. Add a little Feta cheese and fresh lemon after it's cooked and you have heaven.

Provided by Kathy Bezemes Walstrom

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 pounds fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups water
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried parsley
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup uncooked white rice

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions in the oil until soft and translucent. Add spinach, and cook stirring for a few minutes, then pour in the tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil, and season with parsley, dill, salt and pepper. Stir in rice, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until rice is tender. Add more water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 552.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Warga Negara Indonesia plus 62
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a huge hit! The spinach and rice were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Anuj Regmi
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of spinach and rice, and the lemon juice adds a nice brightness to the dish.


Leif Hellstrom
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


mdabir hasan
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Mira Dhakal
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this dish was surprisingly good. The spinach was cooked down so it wasn't too overpowering, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.


Md rahibul Islam
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a huge hit! The spinach and rice were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Juanita Venter
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of spinach and rice, and the lemon juice adds a nice brightness to the dish.


YT TIKTOKER
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


kena kebede
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Bulan Bintang
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this dish was surprisingly good. The spinach was cooked down so it wasn't too overpowering, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.


jester king
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This dish was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. The spinach and rice were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again soon.