Spanakorizo - Spinach with Rice

prep time:: 20 min
total time:: 1 hr

Makes 6 servings

This is a hearty dish served all over Greece. There are variations from region to region. Feel free to alter with your tastes in mind. Submitted by Angela Sifakis

ingredients

2 lbs spinach
1 cup chopped green onions
1 leek chopped (optional)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups short grain rice, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped dill
3 cups water
salt and pepper

directions

1
Wash spinach very well. Remove the stems, drain leaves well and tear into pieces.
2
In a deep pan gently fry onion and leek in oil until soft. Stir in rice and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining ingredients.
3
Bring to a boil and add spinach. Stir well, cover and cook gently for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, leave tightly covered and allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.
4
Serve hot as an accompaniment to main meals, particularly grilled meats and fish.