Classic Greek Spinach

This is a classic and tasty Greek recipe for spinach. Easy and quick to cook, and it is certain to be consumed quick too! Serve with fresh lemon juice and the famous Greek feta cheese.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 418 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cube beef bouillon
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup olive oil
• ½ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 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

Step 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.

Step 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.