Spinach and Rice (Spanakorizo)

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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 337 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 2 pounds fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed
• 0.5 cup uncooked white rice
• 0.33333334326744 cup olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.