Greekricericewithspinachandfeta Recipes

GREEK RICE WITH SPINACH, FETA AND BLACK OLIVES

Steps:

• Wash the spinach and tender stems until the water runs clean; drain.
• If leaves are large and crinkly, sprinkle lightly with salt and mix well.
• Let stand in a colander 15 minutes; rinse and squeeze out excess moisture.
• Shred the spinach to make about 3 cups.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a 10-inch straight-sided skillet.
• Add the scallions, onions, a pinch of salt, and 1/4 cup water and cook, covered, over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
• When the water evaporates, slowly let the onions turn golden, stirring occasionally.
• Add 1 cup water, the reduced tomato purée, and rice.
• Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
• Spread the spinach and dill over the rice, cover, and cook 10 minutes longer.
• Remove from heat, mix, then place a double thickness of paper toweling over the rice, cover again, and let stand until cool.
• Adjust the seasoning with black pepper and salt and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon olive oil.
• Note: This is delicious served at room temperature garnished with black olives and feta cheese or yogurt.

GREEK SPINACH AND RICE RECIPE (SPANAKORIZO)

Steps:

• To prepare this spanakorizo recipe (Greek spinach and rice), heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions, spring onions and leek and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until translucent.
• Add the spinach and cook stirring for a few minutes, until wilted. Stir in the tomatoes, the tomato paste, two cups of hot water, the vegetable stock, the rice and season. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 20-25 minutes, until the rice is tender.
• While the Spanakorizo is simmering away, stir it every so often and check if the pan appears to be getting dry. If it is, add some more hot water and stir.
• To know when its ready, take a grain of rice out of the skillet and pinch it with your fingernails. If its white on the inside it needs a little bit longer. When it's close to ready, season with salt and pepper to taste. Finally, finish the spanakorizo with fresh chopped dill and cook for a a couple more minutes.
• Serve this traditional Greek spinach and rice (spanakorizo) with a squeeze of a lemon and top with crumbled feta. Enjoy!

GREEK STYLE SPINACH AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy skillet or wok.
• Add onion and garlic and cook on medium-high until onion is softened and transparent.
• Add spinach, lemon juice and rice; cook stirring frequently until spinach is limp and rice is throughly heated.
• Toss in basil.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Place in serving bowl and sprinkle with feta cheese.

RICE WITH SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is tender, about 6 minutes. Add rice and stir until rice is translucent, about 2 minutes. Add broth and wine and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes. Mix in spinach. Cover and cook until rice and spinach are tender and all liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes longer. Mix in tomatoes and cheese. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

GREEK SPINACH RICE (SPANAKORIZO)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice and stir until every grain is coated in oil and you hear it start to sizzle. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt, pepper, cayenne, and green onions and cook for about 1 minute.
• Add dill, mint, spinach, and 2 3/4 cups water. Mix until thoroughly combined and bring to a simmer.
• Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until rice is tender, about 25 minutes. If rice is not quite ready at 25 minutes, add a splash of water, cover, and continue to cook until it is ready.
• Uncover and stir well. Cover again and let sit for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
• Divide rice mixture evenly into six bowls. Squeeze ½ lemon over each serving, then top with feta cheese, pickled onions, chili flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.

BROWN RICE WITH SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
• Add the onion and sautee for about 5 minutes or until just golden.
• Stir in the rice and water.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer.
• Simmer, covered for about 45 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
• Remove from the heat.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Oil a 8x8 baking dish (ceramic or glass would probably be best).
• Stir in the spinach, feta and olives into the rice.
• Stir in the eggs.
• Pour into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until a knife incerted into the center comes out clean.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

KITTENCAL'S GREEK LEMONY RICE WITH FETA

Steps:

• In a saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add in onion, oregano, chopped garlic and black pepper; cook stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
• Add in the rice and stir using a wooden spoon for 3 minutes.
• Slowly add in the broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat cover and simmer until the rice is tender (about 20 minutes).
• Remove from heat and stir in the feta cheese (and kalamata olives if using).
• Season with salt and more black pepper if desired.
• Transfer to plate and drizzle the top with more lemon juice if desired.