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A classic recipe for Greek spanakorizo, a spinach and rice dish served in a tomato base.
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Spanakorizo (Greek spinach and rice)

A classic recipe for Greek spanakorizo, a spinach and rice dish served in a tomato base.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 432kcal
Author: Mia Kouppa

Equipment

  • sauce pot

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup long grain rice, uncooked
  • 20 ounces chopped fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup Greek olive oil extra virgin
  • 3-4 spring onions, chopped
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • freshly squeezed lemon juice optional

Instructions

  • Rinse 3/4 cup rice in cold water and set aside.
    3/4 cup long grain rice, uncooked
  • Rinse the chopped spinach well.  Rinse the parsley.  Set aside.
    20 ounces chopped fresh spinach
  • In a large pot sauté in the 1/2 cup of olive oil the 3-4 spring onions for 2 – 3 minutes, stirring constantly so that they do not burn.  To the pot add the spinach and the 1/4 cup parsley.  It may appear that there is too much spinach for the pot, but as it heats it will wilt and decrease in volume.  Add rice on top of the spinach.
    1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1/2 cup Greek olive oil, 3-4 spring onions, chopped
  • Add 2 cups water and 2 cups tomato sauce to the pot.  Cover and cook over medium heat for approximately 30 minutes.  After 30 minutes check to see how much liquid is in the pot, and test to see if the rice is cooked.  If the spanakorizo appears too liquidy, continue to cook, uncovered, for a few minutes. Remove from the heat, and let sit a few minutes before serving; The longer it sits, the more it will thicken up.
    2 cups tomato sauce, 2 cups water
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
    salt and pepper
  • Serve with freshly squeezed lemon juice and a side of feta if desired.
    freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 704mg | Potassium: 1241mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 14228IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 6mg