Greek Spinach and Rice (Spanakorizo)
Greek Spinach and Rice, known as Spanakorizo, is the ultimate comfort food. Fresh spinach combined with arborio rice, fresh herbs makes this a healthy dish for lunch and or dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Sauté pot
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 mincing knife to finely cut the herbs
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups fresh spinach washed and drained chopped
- 1 red onion large - chopped
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 leek washed and chopped
- 5 spring onions chopped
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1 lemon juice
- 5 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
- 4 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- salt
- pepper
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large pot and warm it over medium heat. Toss in the chopped red onion, leek and sauté.
- Next, add the fresh onions and toss everything together until well combined. Let them cook for another 2–3 minutes, just enough to soften slightly.
- Next, add the spinach to the pot and gently toss all the ingredients together, along with the fresh chopped parsley and dill.
- Toss in the rice, season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in the water and let it simmer for about 25 minutes, until the rice is soft. Add additional warm water if necessary.
- Pour in the lemon juice, cover the pot with a clean, dry kitchen towel, and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.