Greek Spinach & Rice "Spanakorizo"
By
Maria *
@WWCook1
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Traditionally served with lemon. In northern parts of Greece, it is also cooked with chopped tomatoes. The leeks and white wine are my touch to the traditional "Spanakorizo." This dish is just as delicious served hot, warm, or room temperature.
This is my recipe & so is the picture. Give it a try. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Spinach shines bright in this full-flavored dish. Spinach is sauteed with a mixture of onions and leeks. It's then simmered with white wine and rice. Rice helps to make the dish heartier and a great vegetarian main meal. It would make a delicious side dish too, though, alongside steak. There's a hefty amount of dill which brings Greek flavor to the dish. Serve with a twist of lemon and a sprinkle of Feta for a healthy dish.
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Ingredients
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3 Tbspolive oil
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1 largeonion, finely chopped
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3green onions, finely chopped
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3leek leaves, thinly chopped, only white part
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3 lbfresh spinach, washed, stems removed & coarsly chopped
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1/3 cmedium grain rice
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1/2 cwhite wine
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1 cwarm water
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·salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
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1/2 cdill, finely chopped