8cups~ 1 pound/450 g fresh spinachchopped, stems removed
½cupwatermore as needed
½cupwild fennel frondsor dill, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste
Juice of 2 lemonsstrained (1 would have been enough for me)
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Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and add the rice. Stir over medium-low heat for 3 minutes.
Add the spinach to the skillet and cover. Cook until spinach has lost most of its volume. Stir in water, fennel or dill and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer - stirring occasionally - until water is absorbed and rice is soft for about 25-30 minutes. If necessary for a creamier consistency, add a little more water after about 15 minutes (I added almost another ½ cup water).
Finally, add the lemon juice and cook for just another 3 minutes.
I added some sliced green onion on top before serving.
Keyword Greek Spinach Rice
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