Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach and Rice)
If you want to watch your diet until those decadent Christmas feasts, this easy and healthy recipe is just for you
If you want to watch your diet until those decadent Christmas feasts, this easy and healthy recipe is just for you
Info
Prep Time:
10mCook Time:
25mDifficulty Level:
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 1 kg spinach
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped
- 1 leek, chopped
- 1 tomato, diced
- ¾ teacup Carolina rice
- 1 bunch of fresh dill
- The juice of 1 lemon
- Salt,
- Freshly ground pepper
Directions
Clean, rinse and drain the spinach thoroughly, then roughly chop.
Heat the olive oil in a wide, shallow pot with a thick base.
Sauté the onions, leek and scallions for 3-4 minutes, until translucent.
Add the spinach, diced tomatoes, and rice.
Stir until lightly wilted and then add 1 ½ cups of water.
Season to taste, cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle the chopped dill about 5 minutes towards the end, and pour in the lemon juice.
Recipe Tips
Serve hot or cold, with a some feta cheese and a nice piece piece of bread.