Classic Greek Spinach

Spinach and white rice are cooked together with onions and garlic in this delicious tomato-based dish.

• 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
• 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 0.5 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

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.