Spanakorizo
A fabulous Greek rice dish with dill, spinach, and lemon. Accompanies lamb deliciously as well as a side of a cool refreshing cucumber sauce...Enjoy.
A fabulous Greek rice dish with dill, spinach, and lemon. Accompanies lamb deliciously as well as a side of a cool refreshing cucumber sauce...Enjoy.
Ingredients
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2 cups water
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1 cup long-grain rice
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 bunch fresh spinach
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1 lemon, zested and juiced
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¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
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¼ cup chopped fresh dill
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Method
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Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the cooked rice and spinach; cook and stir until spinach wilts, 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, zest, feta cheese, and dill. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
