Classic Greek Spinach

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 3 cups water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cube beef bouillon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. stir in onions, and cook until tender. mix in spinach. stir in tomatoes. allow vegetables to simmer about 5 minutes
• pour 2 cups water into saucepan, and bring to a boil. mix in garlic, tomato paste, bouillon cube, salt and pepper. reduce heat, and cook at a low boil about 15 minutes, until water is reduced by half.
• stir rice and remaining water into the spinach mixture. return to boil, reduce heat , and simmer covered 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and fluffy.