Classic Spinach with Rice (Spanak me Oryz)
Традиционно ястие · Greek
A traditional Greek dish featuring tender spinach and fluffy rice simmered together with aromatic herbs and lemon. This is a comforting and healthy vegetarian staple.
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Съставки
- Fresh spinach1 kg
- Arborio rice200 g
- Onion1 large
- Garlic3 cloves
- Vegetable broth500 ml
- Olive oil4 tbsp
- Lemon1
- Fresh dill1/2 bunch
- Fresh parsley1/2 bunch
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Стъпки
- 1
Wash and roughly chop the spinach. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the Arborio rice and toast for 1-2 minutes until the edges become slightly translucent.
- 5
Add the chopped spinach to the pot. It will seem like a lot, but it will wilt down.
- 6
Pour in the vegetable broth, the juice of half a lemon, and season with salt and black pepper.
- 7
Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally.
- 8
Stir in the chopped fresh dill and parsley. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- 9
Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm, garnished with extra herbs and a lemon wedge.
