Spinach and Rice (Spanakorizo)

This spinach and rice (spanakorizo) recipe with tomato, dill, and parsley is a Greek side dish. Add a little Feta cheese and fresh lemon before serving.

• 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. Add onions; sauté until soft and translucent. Add spinach; cook and stir for about 3 minutes. Pour in water and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Season with parsley, dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir in rice, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Add more water if necessary.