Recipe for Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo) l Honest Mum

This straightforward but engaging dish is a Greek nationwide favorite and my little boys completely find it irresistible! This rice with spinach could be loved as a facet dish or as a most important course by itself. I’m vegan so omit the cheese.

Papa G says it makes for a gorgeous accompaniment to tomato based mostly casseroles and to roast and grilled meats or a vegan/vegetarian most important meal like falafel.

Right here we’ve taken out the gold antique dinner set normally reserved for Christmas, to essentially present the rice off!

Substances:

1 kg contemporary spinach
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 leeks (with as a lot as of the inexperienced as doable), finely chopped.
4 tablespoons virgin olive oil
sea salt and freshly floor black pepper
500 ml vegetable inventory or water
175g quick grain rice, washed and drained
1 small handful flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 small handful of contemporary dill finely chopped
25g kefalotyri or parmesan cheese grated (non-obligatory), finely grated
zest of lemon plus 1 tablespoon juice

Methodology:

Wash the spinach completely in chilly water and drain. Take away robust stalks and chop it coursely. In a big saucepan, fry the onion and leeks within the olive oil over medium warmth till flippantly golden. Add the spinach and prepare dinner for 2-3 minutes till it wilts.

Add the seasoning and proceed cooking till the combination is delicate. Add the inventory or water, deliver this to the boil, then add the rice, parsley, dill and lemon zest.

Cowl and prepare dinner gently till the rice is tender however has not absorbed the liquid utterly. Take away the pan from the warmth, place a tea towel or cheesecloth excessive and go away on the facet for 10-Quarter-hour. Stir, squeeze lemon juice excessive and serve. Sprinkle with the grated cheese if you happen to favor.

Let me know if you happen to make it!