Classic Greek Spinach
Description
Spinach and white rice are cooked together with onions and garlic in this delicious tomato-based dish.
Ingredients
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1 cup olive oil
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2 onions, chopped
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1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
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2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
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3 cups water
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 cube beef bouillon
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salt and pepper to taste
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1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
Directions
1
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until tender. Mix in spinach. Stir in tomatoes. Allow vegetables to simmer about 5 minutes
2
Pour 2 cups water into saucepan, and bring to a boil. Mix in garlic, tomato paste, bouillon cube, salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and cook at a low boil about 15 minutes, until water is reduced by half.
3
Stir rice and remaining water into the spinach mixture. Return to boil, reduce heat , and simmer covered 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and fluffy.