Greek Spinach and Rice – Spanakorizo

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450 g) fresh spinach rinsed
• Juice of half lemon
• 1 onion chopped or 2-3 spring onions chopped
• 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
• I teaspoon dry mint (preferably spearmint)
• 1-2 tablespoons chopped dill
• 2/3 cups water
• 1/3 cup (60 g) medium grain rice
• Salt/Pepper
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large pot wilt the spinach with the lemon juice and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Set aside to drain.
2. In another pot sauté the onion with the rest of the olive oil until soft.
3. Add the spinach, dry mint, dill and 2/3 cup warm water and bring to a boil.
4. Add the rice, salt (as needed) and pepper and simmer, covered for about 20 minutes until rice is soft. Add additional warm water as needed.
5. Serve warm or at room temperature with a squeeze of lemon juice and a bit of olive oil and feta.