Spinach and Rice (Spanakorizo) Recipe
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Spinach and Rice (Spanakorizo)

By: Kathy W.  
"This is a Greek side dish that our family loves. Add a little Feta cheese and fresh lemon after it's cooked and you have heaven."

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 pounds fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 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. Saute onions in the oil until soft and translucent. Add spinach, and cook stirring for a few minutes, then pour in the tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil, and season with parsley, dill, salt and pepper. Stir in rice, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until rice is tender. Add more water if necessary.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 338 | Total Fat: 19.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2007 by Diana Moutsopoulos Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
In Greece spanakorizo is a main dish, not a side - all the better to enjoy more of this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2009 by ReneeFS 
As a Greek-American family, we eat this often, especially during lent and as a main dish. To... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2006 by TIGERDYR 
This is a really good basic recipe. I normally add some garlic, use chicken broth instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2006 by Pam M 
Being Greek, I have cooked many Greek dishes & pastrys. This is a wonderful dish. I took the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2006 by LILSPINSTER 
Okay---the FLAVOR on this is GREAT, but the cooking directions seem wrongWRONGwrong!!! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2007 by WOODSTCK 
Lemon and feta a must - dont rate it until you've done it right.. Not a huge spinach fan so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by Marbear 
holy spinach leaves, Popeye! This is a super good way to increase your spinach intake and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2004 by BEZEMES 
This is a favorite of ours! We make it a lot during lent, but still use it throughout the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2005 by sunnybrook 
This was absolutely excellent. It tastes very authentic. I used two 10 oz packages of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by SunFlower 
Made this with orzo instead of rice and added feta and lemon as suggested by the other... MORE

 
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