Red Spanakorizo: Greek Spinach and Rice with Tomatoes
Spanakorizo is a traditional Greek dish typically made with rice and spinach, resembling an Oriental pilaf. This particular recipe, sometimes called Red Spanakorizo, incorporates tomatoes, enhancing the dish’s flavor profile. You can check out the classic spanakorizo recipe here (without the added tomatoes).
Vegan-friendly and versatile, Spanakorizo can be savored as a standalone dish or served as a delightful side.
Enjoy!
Red Spanakorizo: Greek Spinach and Rice with Tomatoes
This is a spin on spanakorizo, a traditional Greek dish similar to an Oriental pilaf, made with rice, spinach and tomatoes. Diced tomatoes are added to the standard spanakorizo dish. It's a great vegan side dish, but can also be enjoyed as a main dish.
Ingredients
- 200 gr Arborio rice
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 spring onions finely chopped
- 700 ml vegetable stock
- 400 gr diced tomatoes
- 600 gr spinach cleaned
- 4 tbsp dill chopped
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pot on high heat.
- Add the onion and spring onions, lower the heat to medium, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the rice and sauté for another 1 minute.
- Add the broth and the diced tomatoes, lower the heat to medium, and cook for 20 minutes. Be sure to stir every 2 minutes to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the spinach and leave it to steam for a short while. Season with salt and pepper.
- When ready, add the dill, mix and serve.
Notes
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