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Spanakorizo (Spinach & Rice

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This Greek side-dish features Clarified butter or oil, Onion; chopped, Raw long-grain white rice, Tomato sauce, Water (or more. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, smooth, comforting richness. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 164.1
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Greek side-dish features Clarified butter or oil, Onion; chopped, Raw long-grain white rice, Tomato sauce, Water (or more. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, smooth, comforting richness. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon Clarified butter or oil
  • 1 small Onion; chopped
  • 1/2 cup Raw long-grain white rice
  • 1/2 cup Tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water (or more)
  • 2 pound Fresh spinach;washed,trimmed
  • 1/4 cup Chopped parsley
  • 2 Sprigs Fresh mint; chopped
Directions
  1. 1
    Salt & freshly ground pepper Grated nutmeg 4 Hard-cooked eggs; sliced Lemon wedges for
  2. 2
    Heat the butter or oil in an enameled pan, then
  3. 3
    add the onions and
  4. 4
    cook until soft and transparent.
  5. 5
    Add the rice and saute for a few minutes, stirring constantly, then
  6. 6
    add the tomato sauce (or same amount of canned chopped tomatoes, drained) and water,
  7. 7
    cover the pan and
  8. 8
    simmer until the rice is almost tender (approximately 10 minutes).
  9. 9
    Uncover and stir in the spinach, parsley, mint; season with salt and pepper.
  10. 10
    cover the pan and continue cooking, stirring with a wooden spoon until the spinach has wilted.
  11. 11
    Grate a little nutmeg over the top and continue cooking until all the liquid has been absorbed and the spanakorizo is tender, not mushy.
  12. 12
    Remove from the heat and drape with a dry towel until ready to use.
  13. 13
    Transfer to a warm serving dish, and garnish with the sliced eggs and lemon wedges.
  14. 14
    Serve warm.
  15. 15
    make Prassorizo (Leek Rice), substitute 1 1/2 pounds sliced leeks for the spinach and
  16. 16
    add with the liquid.
  17. 17
    Leeks need longer

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 164.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.3g12%
Saturated Fat 3.9g20%
Cholesterol 16.1mg6%
Sodium 372.3mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 20.6g7%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g24%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 8.2g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: ampamp, butter, chopped, clarified, fresh, greek, longgrain, mint, more, oil, onion, parsley, raw, rice, sauce, sautéing, side-dish, simmering, spanakorizo, spinach
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