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Spanakorizo (Spinach Rice)

Here's how you make Spanakorizo (Spinach Rice)
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 13 ounces fresh spinach (can use Swiss chard)
  • 6 green onions
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 285 grams dry rice (short or medium grain, 1 1/2 cups dry)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (flat leaf)
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Wash the spinach in several changes of water. Tear the leaves and chop the stalks. Finely chop the green onions, including the green tops.

  • Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a large, wide pan. Add the onion and garlic, and cook for 5-7 minutes over medium heat, until soft.

  • Step 3: Add the green onion and rice, stir to coat and cook for 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.

  • Step 4: Add the spinach, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and the herbs. Season well. Stir in the stock and water. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes.

  • Step 5: Remove from the heat and set aside for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining lemon juice and adjust the seasoning.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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