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This Spanakorizo (Spinach and Rice Recipe) dish is placed on a white plate with a slice of lemon on the right. There are three Greek wheat crackers on the top pleft side. The backsplash is white.

Spanakorizo (Spinach and Rice Recipe)

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A vegetarian/vegan plant based dish made with fresh spinach and rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh spinach washed
  • 1 onion chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 spring onions
  • ½ cup arborio rice
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • ¾ cup water
  • salt
  • pepper
  • lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Add the olive oil to a large pot and let it warm up over medium heat.
  • Toss in the chopped onion and sauté until soft for a few minutes.
  • Toss in the spinach, chopped fresh spring onions, and the herbs. Give everything a good mix so the flavors start to come together.
  • Season with a little salt and pepper
  • Pour in the water, give everything a gentle stir, and let it simmer away until the rice is cooked and the spinach is tender.
  • Served hot or cold, this dish is delicious, as a main or a side dish.
Keyword healthy, spinach, Vegan, vegetarian