RICE WITH SPINACH - GREEK

Rice With Spinach - Greek image

Provided by Mrs Goodall

Categories Spinach

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup long-grain rice
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups chicken stock (or water)
1 lb fresh spinach, trimmed, washed, and drained but still wet
2 pinches grated nutmeg
1 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons butter, cut into bits
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Put 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan with a lid over medium heat. A minute later, add the rice along with some salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for about a minute. Add the stock, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is done.
Meanwhile, put the remaining oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. A minute later, add the spinach and some salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until it wilts. Continue to cook until most of the liquid is gone; stir in the nutmeg and the lemon.
Toss the cooked rice with the butter and put on a platter.
Stir the cheese into the spinach, them immediately put on top of the rice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 34.6, Sodium 481.1, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3, Protein 11.6