Spinach and Rice (Spanakorizo)

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This spinach and rice (spanakorizo) recipe with tomato, dill, and parsley is a Greek side dish. Add a little Feta cheese and fresh lemon before serving.

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 pounds fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed
2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried parsley
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup uncooked white rice

Directions

1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until soft and translucent. Add spinach; cook and stir for about 3 minutes. Pour in water and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Season with parsley, dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir in rice, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Add more water if necessary.