Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach and Rice) by
Allen Neighborhood Center
Tags: onion, mint, spinach, dill, scallions
Ingredients
1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
2 garlic cloves chopped
2 tbsp. chives or scallions chopped and divided
2 tbsp. Veggie Box dill chopped and divided
Veggie Box spinach (4-5 oz)
1/2 cup medium grain rice
1 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp. butter
Juice of half a lemon
1 tsp dry mint
1/4 tbsp lemon zest
feta cheese to garnish
1
1/2 tbsp. olive oil
1
medium onion chopped
2
garlic cloves chopped
2 tbsp
chives or scallions chopped and divided
2 tbsp
Veggie Box dill chopped and divided
1/2 cup
medium grain rice
1 cup
s vegetable broth
2 tbsp
butter
1 tsp
dry mint
1/4 tbsp
lemon zest
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions for about 5-7 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic, 1 tablespoons of dill, and 1 tablespoons of chives. Sauté for another minute or two. Add the spinach, and cook for 3-4 minutes, just
until it wilts down. Add the salt, pepper, medium grain rice, and vegetable broth and stir. Bring it to a boil, cover with a lid, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the butter, lemon juice and zest, and the remaining dill and chives. Garnish with feta cheese and lemon wedges. Serve.