Marias Garlic Rice With Spinach Recipes

SPANAKORIZO - GREEK SPINACH RICE

Steps:

• Rinse the rice well a few times until the water runs clear. Put the rice in a bowl and add water to cover it by 1 inch. Let is sit to soak for 20 minutes or until you are easily able to break one grain of rice between your fingers.
• Heat ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil in a braising pan. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until soft and golden brown. Add the spinach, lemon juice, garlic, tomato paste, and a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Sautee the spinach until just wilted. Stir in the mint and dill weed.
• Drain the rice well and add it to the pan. Add 1 ½ cups of warm water. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes until the water reduces a bit. Turn the heat to low and cover.
• Let the rice cook undisturbed for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and fully cooked through and all the liquid has been absorbed.
• Once cooked, let the rice sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
• When ready, fluff the rice with a fork and garnish for feta and parsley, if you like.

MARIA'S GARLIC RICE WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a 2-quart saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Add the onion and saute until softened but not browned.
• Add the rice and cook, stirring, until the rice has absorbed the oil and is lightly golden. Add the wine and cook until the rice has absorbed the wine. Add the stock, cover, and turn the heat to low. Cook without peeking until the rice is done, about 15 minutes. Keep warm.
• While the rice is cooking, chop the garlic with the salt until it is almost a paste. The salt will bring the juices out of the garlic and help with the chopping as well as season the rice.
• When the rice is done, fluff it with a chopstick or fork. Stir in as much of the garlic paste as you have the nerve for. Stir in the spinach and replace the lid for 5 minutes; the spinach will steam with the heat from the rice. Serve as soon as possible.

GARLICKY SPINACH RICE

Steps:

• Cook the rice in a rice cooker, or according to the directions on the package. (Don't make it too dry... a little moisture will help it all stick together later!)
• Wash the spinach well-- spinach tends to be very gritty.
• Chop off the bottom 1" or so of the stems; tear or chop the remaining leaves and stems into 2"-3" long sections.
• Toss the spinach into a pot, along with 1/4 cup of water.
• Heat on high; when the water boils, cover the pot.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the spinach is wilted.
• Drain and set aside.
• In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp.
• olive oil on medium.
• When the oil is hot (throw in a piece of garlic and it sizzles), add the chopped garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the garlic begins to soften and turn translucent.
• Add the drained spinach and sauté for another couple of minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and plenty of pepper.
• Add the cooked rice and stir well to combine.
• Taste, then add more salt and pepper as necessary.
• Serve.

SPINACH RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in water, parsley, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; top with spinach., Cover; remove from heat. Let stand until rice is tender, 7-10 minutes. Stir to combine.