How to make Spanakoryzo - Greek Spinach and Rice - Σπανακόρυζο

Spanakoryzo - Greek Spinach and Rice - Σπανακόρυζο
BY: Greek Cooking Made Easy
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Serves 2-3 persons
This is a recipe for keeps. A beloved, simple one-pot dish for pilaf made with rice, fresh spinach, spring onions, dill, lemon, olive oil and tomato paste.
When I was small I used to love to hate it and was always moaning when my mom prepared it...until the moment it entered my mouth. Then I would eat it in a second, because it was so fragrant, mushy and easy to swallow.
This dish haunted me for years until I grew up! Now I love it and make it often for my family especially during Lent! Let's see if I will persuade you to try it too.
Suitable for fasting and vegans.

INGREDIENTS:
500 gr / 1 lb 2 oz Fresh, wild Spinach
100 gr / 3.5 oz / about 0.5 cup Carolina Rice (or arborio, risotto variety)
2-3 Spring Onions
1/2 bunch fresh Dill
Salt and Ground Pepper
Juice of 1 Lemon and 1 extra for garnishing
1 tbsp. Tomato Paste (puree)
About 60 ml / 4 tbsp. or 1/4 cup Olive Oil
About 375 ml / 1.5 cup Water

Σπανακόρυζο
BY: Greek Cooking Made Easy
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Αυτή είναι μια συνταγή που πρέπει να φυλάξετε! Ένα αγαπημένο, απλό πιάτο για πιλάφι φτιαγμένο με φρέσκο ​​σπανάκι, κρεμμυδάκια, άνηθο, λεμόνι, ελαιόλαδο και ντοματοπελτέ.
Όταν ήμουν μικρή, αγαπούσα να μισώ αυτό το φαγητό και πάντα γκρίνιαζα όταν το ετοίμαζε η μαμά μου ... μέχρι τη στιγμή που έμπαινε στο στόμα μου. Τότε το έτρωγα μέσα σε ένα δευτερόλεπτο, επειδή ήταν αρωματικό, μελωμένο και εύκολο να το καταπιώ.
Αυτό το πιάτο με στοιχείωνε για χρόνια, μέχρι που μεγάλωσα! Τώρα το λατρεύω και το κάνω συχνά για την οικογένειά μου, ειδικά κατά τη διάρκεια της Σαρακοστής! Ας δούμε αν θα σας πείσω να το δοκιμάσετε κι εσείς.
Κατάλληλο για νηστεία και Βίγκαν.

ΥΛΙΚΑ:
500 γρ / 1 ​​lb 2 oz Φρέσκο, άγριο Σπανάκι
100 γρ / 3,5 oz / περίπου 0,5 φλιτζάνι Ρύζι Καρολίνα (ή ριζότο)
2-3 Κρεμμυδάκια φρέσκα
1/2 ματσάκι φρέσκος ​​Άνηθος
Αλατοπίπερο
Χυμός 1 Λεμονιού και 1 επιπλέον Λεμόνι για γαρνίρισμα
1 κ.σ. Τοματοπελτές
Περίπου 60 ml / 4 κ.σ. ή 1/4 φλ. Ελαιόλαδο
Περίπου 375 ml / 1,5 φλ. Νερό

[nathanfarias]

This was absolutely the best spanokorizo I ever made or tasted !So rich and sublime yet earthy ..the tips of adding the herbs and lemon at end took it over the top as usually they seemed muted in other versions ! Ty so much for sharing this treasure btw I had feta on side but barely touched it as this was so flavorful .. I used 3/4 cup rice and same rest ..

[louizag.]

Αγαπημενο πολυ το σπανακορυζο !!! Ευκολο κ ωφελημο Ευχαριστω για την υπεροχη συνταγη !!! 🍔🍔🍄🍄🍅👏👏🙋🙋

[nathanfarias]

Made it tonight with short grain .. was beyond delicious.. !! so creamy and aromatic .. ty again

[nathanfarias]

I love this ! I ve made it before a few times but more like a pilaf more rice, but will adore this more wet version .. I have crumbled feta on it to serve and lemon, is that traditional ?

[alicekalorian]

I have a simple version: Place a frozen block of spinach in a saucepan, add 1 1/2 cups of cold water and 1 cup of rice (I rinse the rise first). Cover the saucepan and bring it to a boil. As soon as it starts to boil, turn the heat down to low and cook for 15-20 minutes. Add fresh squeezed lemon juice (and mint if you like). Serve warm.

[danielforater]

Just a tip for a more healthy version is to add the spinach at the end, when you the rice needs about 2-3 mins of cooking until done.

[DoroteeaZorici]

I think I will boil some kritaraky, I have some leftover lapatho, I ve made it with Green garlic and onion and it s too harsh to my stomach.maybe i could "buffer" it 😂.Usually we also made it with Rice, from the begging. And the nettles with polenta.
On our cooking channels by that time of the year all the monks and nuns are cooking nettles😂. There is a time on Earth for everything😊. Once I saw a nun who put tahini sauce to the nettles but i haven’t found it to my liking. For me, they only go along with garlic and horseradish ( root, gratted).
Do you cook and eat nettles too?

[nathanfarias]

Hi I love this dish ! I’ve made it a few times but with more rice like a pilaf .. I’m sure I’ll adore this wet version .. why not add all the liquid an tomato paste at once and also I’ve served tia with crumbled feta on top or as side plus the lemon is that traditional too ?

[nathanfarias]

I only found long grain rice today at market due to shortages .. can I still follow your recipe ?I’d like to do one cup of rice to feed three .. also made the fasoultha recipe was delicious but as always my white beans spit and never keep their shape .. I did not overcook .. low boil lid partially open etc it’s the only bean I have trouble with ? Any thoughts ty