Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)
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Recipe Introduction
Dishes combining leafy vegetables and rice are common in home kitchens throughout Greece, especially on Wednesdays and Fridays when Orthodox Christians abstain from eating meat.
List of Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1/2 tsp hot red pepper flakes (optional)
3 cups chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water
1 lb frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Yogurt for garnish (optional)
Chopped fresh dill for garnish (optional)Recipe
Heat the oil in a heavy pot over moderate heat and saute the onion until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and optional pepper flakes, stirring to coat the rice with oil. Add the stock, spinach, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil, stirring once or twice. Reduce the heat and simmer covered until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving, and garnish with a dollop of yogurt and some chopped fresh dill if desired. Serves 4 to 6.
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