CLASSIC GREEK SPINACH

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This is a classic and tasty Greek recipe for spinach. Easy and quick to cook, and it is certain to be consumed quick too! Serve with fresh lemon juice and the famous Greek feta cheese.

Provided by LIOTAKI

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 417.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 206.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

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