Classic Greek Spinach
Here's a timeless and delectable Greek spinach recipe. It's a breeze to prepare and is guaranteed to disappear in no time! Pair it with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and the renowned Greek feta cheese for a perfect complement.
Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 3 cups water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cube beef bouillon
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until tender. Mix in spinach. Stir in tomatoes. Allow vegetables to simmer about 5 minutes.
- Pour 2 cups water into saucepan and bring to a boil. Mix in garlic, tomato paste, bouillon cube, salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and cook at a low boil about 15 minutes, until water is reduced by half.
- Stir rice and remaining water into the spinach mixture. Return to boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and fluffy.
Nutrition
Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 207mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 2mg
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