Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach and Rice)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 7
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 142.3
  • Total Fat: 8.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 127.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
  • Protein: 3.5 g

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Introduction

Have a pound of spinach? Make this delicious recipe! Have a pound of spinach? Make this delicious recipe!
Number of Servings: 7

Ingredients

    1 cup, chopped Onions, raw
    .25 cup Garlic
    4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 cup White Rice, medium grain
    454 grams Spinach, fresh
    0.25 cup Tomato Paste
    4 tbsp Peppermint, fresh

Directions

Saute onions and garlic until soft. Add 1 tbsp Greek oregano, 1/4 c. chopped mint and/or dill, 1 1/2 tsp salt, freshly ground black pepper, rice, and the tomato pasted dissolved in 1/2 c. warm water. Stir and cook for a few minutes.

Add the spinach and the water. Bring to a boil. Cover and lower heat. Let simmer on low for about 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Let rest off of the heat, still covered for another 15 minutes before serving.

Serving Size: 6