SPINACH RICE

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Cook baby spinach with the rice to bring out the colour in this vegetarian side dish - perfect as part of a Greek Easter lunch

Provided by Tonia Buxton

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

100ml Greek extra virgin olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
500g baby spinach leaves, washed and finely chopped
bunch dill , finely chopped
300g long-grain rice
juice 1-2 lemons

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and gently cook until softened but not coloured. Add the spinach and half the dill. Cook on a high heat, stirring regularly, until the spinach has wilted down and all the liquid has evaporated.
  • Stir in the rice and add 600ml water, then bring to the boil. Turn the heat right down again to a very gentle simmer, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 25-30 mins or until the rice has cooked and absorbed all the water. Give it a stir after 15 mins to ensure even cooking, adding a drop more water as required.
  • When the rice is cooked, stir in the remaining dill, season well, squeeze over the lemon juice to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 37 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

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