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Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
Delicious Greek spinach rice with herbs, feta cheese, and zesty lemon - a versatile dish for any meal.
Ingredients:
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1.5 cups medium-grain white rice
  • 2 teaspoons large-grain kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup packed finely chopped fresh dill
  • 0.5 cup packed finely chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2.75 cups cold water, or more as needed
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 3 medium lemons, cut in half
  • 0.75 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons pickled red onions, or to taste
  • 1 pinch hot chili flakes, or to taste
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
Instructions:
  • Collect all the ingredients needed for the recipe.
  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add rice and stir until each grain glistens and begins to sizzle. Stir in 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, pepper, cayenne, and green onions, cooking for about 1 minute.
  • Combine dill, mint, spinach, and 2 3/4 cups water. Stir well and simmer.
  • Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for about 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender. If the rice needs more time, simply add a splash of water, cover, and continue cooking until it reaches the desired tenderness.
  • Stir the mixture thoroughly, cover, and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Taste it and add more salt, if needed.
  • Separate the rice mixture into six bowls. Drizzle each serving with ½ lemon juice, then sprinkle with feta cheese, pickled onions, chili flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.

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