Greek Spinach and Rice (Spanakorizo)

Spanakorizo is a healthy, traditional Greek dish of spinach and rice. This comforting bowl is packed with vitamins and flavor.
what you'll need
  • 500 g spinach
  • 1 onion
  • 2 spring onions
  • 1 leek
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tomato (grated)
  • 90 ml olive oil
  • 190 g risotto rice or short grain rice
  • 500 ml vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 30 ml lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 1 handful dill
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step 1

Start by chopping the onion, spring onions, and leek into small pieces. Then use half of the olive oil (45ml) in a large pot to sauté them for 3 minutes.
step 2

Gradually add the spinach to the pot and simmer for 5 minutes until the spinach is limp.
step 3

Next, add the tomato paste, grated tomato, rice, and vegetable broth to the pot, and give everything a good stir.
step 4

Cook for 20 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary.
step 5

Lastly, add the salt, pepper, lemon juice, and dill. Stir until combined and then add the remaining olive oil.

Greek Spinach and Rice (Spanakorizo)

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