Greek Spanakorizo (Spinach and Rice)
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A comforting and flavorful Greek classic made of spinach and rice. This version blends Greek and Italian influences by using creamy Carnaroli rice, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh dill, and a bright splash of lemon juice.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Sauté diced onions, sliced leeks, and garlic in olive oil with salt and pepper. → Wilt the fresh spinach into the pan, then stir in the canned cherry tomatoes. → Add Carnaroli rice and water, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, adding extra water if needed. → Finish by stirring in fresh dill, lemon juice, and a final drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Sauté diced onions, sliced leeks, and garlic in olive oil with salt and pepper. → Wilt the fresh spinach into the pan, then stir in the canned cherry tomatoes. → Add Carnaroli rice and water, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, adding extra water if needed. → Finish by stirring in fresh dill, lemon juice, and a final drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Introduction
A comforting and flavorful Greek classic made of spinach and rice. This version blends Greek and Italian influences by using creamy Carnaroli rice, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh dill, and a bright splash of lemon juice.
Step 1
Heat a good amount of olive oil in a pan, add the diced onions, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Add the sliced leeks to the pan, season with another pinch of salt and pepper, and stir in the minced garlic.
Step 3
Add the fresh spinach to the pan in batches, letting it wilt down slightly before adding more.
Step 4
Pour in the canned cherry tomatoes and stir, gently breaking them up with a wooden spoon.
Step 5
Add 2 cups of Carnaroli rice to the pan and stir to combine with the vegetables.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
While traditional Greek spanakorizo usually uses parboiled long grain rice, using Italian Carnaroli rice adds a wonderfully creamy, rich texture to the dish.
Be sure to season in layers (salting the onions first, then the leeks) to build a deep flavor base.
Fresh dill and lemon juice are crucial finishing ingredients that cut through the richness of the rice with bright, herbaceous acidity.
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