Spanakorizo
Spanakorizo, the Greek spinach and rice recipe you need in your diet! Packed with nutrients, aromas, and deliciousness, this healthy dish is a year-round staple.
Servings 4
Calories 318kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 bunch of fresh onions finely chopped
- 1 leek finely chopped
- 2.2 lb spinach (1 kg)
- 1 tomato finely chopped
- 3/4 cup medium-grain rice like risotto rice, or Karolina
- 1/2 bunch dill
- 1 large lemon juice
- salt
- freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil.
- Sauté onion and leek for 3-4 minutes until translucent
- Add the spinach. Sauté for 2-3 minutes on high heat, until half in size.
- When the spinach has wilted, add the fresh onion, tomato and rice. Stir well until greased. Add 1 cup of water so that the spinach does not stick to the bottom.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Lower the heat, and allow to simmer over low to medium heat, for 15 minutes.
- When the spanakorizo is ready, remove from heat.
- Garnish the spinach with the dill and mix well.
- Stir in the lemon juice, and mix.
- (Optional) add a drop of raw olive oil and mix.
- Serve the spanakorizo lukewarm with feta cheese and toasted bread.