Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Spinach Rice or Spanakorizo


A great side dish especially for Vegetarian Gyros
Serves 8

1/3 cup olive oil
2 cups white rice, rinsed until water runs clear
3 cloves minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
31/2 cups broth (we use chicken but Swanson's Vegetable Broth or homemade would be great)
2 handfuls of fresh spinach, rinsed, stemmed, and then chopped very fine
3 T fresh parsley, chopped
1 T fresh mint, chopped
2 T lemon juice
Feta for sprinkling on top, if desired

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a large oven-safe pot with lid, heat oil until shimmering over medium heat. Add rice and  stir occasionally until golden about 10-12 minutes. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broth and salt, bring to boil, then cover and place in oven for 15 minutes. Remove, stir well adding spinach. Cover and cook an additional 10-15 minutes. Before serving add lemon juice, mint, and parsley, and fluff with fork.

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