#spanakorizo

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Greek-seasoned chicken with spanakorizo*, tzatziki, hummus, and pita

This is my first time making spanakorizo and it's SO good

*I used lambs quarters (chenopodium berlandieri) instead of spinach

Garden elements: wild onions, lambs quarters, spearmint, oregano, dill

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Vegan Spanakorizo Greek Spinach Rice Indulge in the flavors of Greece with this mouthwatering Spanakorizo - a vegan twist on a classic Greek dish.

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Spanakorizo - Greek Spinach Rice

Spanakorizo is a traditional Greek rice recipe made with spinach, rice and herbs and is a delightful and healthier way to enjoy the flavours of Greece.  If you want to prepare an easy and healthy lunch in less than 30 minutes, make this classic dish!

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Spanakorizo (Greek spinach pilaf)

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Spanakorizo

As promised, here's the translation of the recipe for spanakorizo(σπανακόρυζο), for my non-greek speaking friends. It's a great vegetarian dish, and the ingredients are rather easy to find in China:

Ingredients

1 kilo of cleaned spinach 1 cup of olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 small bunch of spring onions with their leaves 1 leek, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 3/4 cup rice 1 small bunch of dill juice of 1 large lemon salt freshly ground pepper

Preparation

1. Roughly chop the spinach. Heat up the olive oil in a pot. Sauté the spring onions, the onion and the leek for 3-4 mins, until transparent

2. Add the spinach, the chopped tomato and sprinkle in the rice. Stir until lightly wilted. Add 1 glass of water. Add salt & pepper and simmer for 20 mins.

3. Finally, sprinkle in the finely chopped dill. Squeeze the lemon. Stir and serve.

Portions: 4 Preparation time: 10 mins Cooking time: 25 mins

Original recipe at Argiro's website: http://www.argiro.gr/recipes/σπανακόρυζο

And here's what my result looked like. Enjoy!

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Spanakorizo - Greek Spinach Risotto

Well, since I have been on a bit of a health kick lately, I decided that Spanakorizo would have to be my go-to recipe for last nights dinner...errr and todays lunch...and maybe tonights dinner too! (Shhh)

It is a beautiful dish which is also super healthy too! Imagine that!

I got the original recipe from here. I did tweak it a bit. It's a relatively easy recipe, just takes a little bit of time. 

Don't forget to serve it with a chunk of Greek Feta cheese!!

1 1/2 lbs (650 grams) spinach

1 cup chopped tomatoes (canned or fresh)

1/2 cup olive oil

3 spring onions chopped (white and green)

1 small onion, chopped

1 1/4 cups brown rice 

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped

1 vegetable bouillon cube

3 cups water

Salt & Pepper

Place your rice in a bowl of water to soak it. While your rice is soaking, clean, stem, and rip your spinach into smaller pieces. 

In a large pot, heat your oil on medium to high heat and gently fry onions until soft and clear. Drain rice and add to onions. Cook for 5 minutes stirring constantly.

Add water, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. When boiling, add the spinach and the vegetable bouillon. Add the tomatoes last. 

Reduce heat and simmer on a medium to low heat for 20-30 minutes (depends on the rice you use)

Remove from heat. Leave tightly covered and allow it to sit for at least 30 mins before serving.

Serve with feta cheese and yummy fresh bread!! Kali Orexi (enjoy in Greek, or bon appetit!)

**If the liquid has not cooked out, leave it uncovered and turn your stove down to a low heat so that it boils out. Stir frequently**