Greek Rice With Spinach Feta And Black Olives 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-STYLE 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. Serve at room temperature garnished with black olives and feta cheese or yogurt.

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.

GREEK RICE - RICE WITH SPINACH AND FETA

Steps:

• Over medium heat in a saucepan, combine the rice, broth, and water, and bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce the heat to medium low, and let simmer for 15 to 18 minutes or until the rice has absorbed the liquid; transfer to a serving bowl and keep warm.
• In a skillet over medium heat, melt the olive oil and butter together, then add the onion, mushrooms, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, then stir in the lemon juice and oregano.
• Add the spinach and pepper, then sprinkle with the sherry and toss until the spinach is slightly wilted; remove from heat.
• Add the crumbled feta and toss until the cheese begins to melt.
• Add to the cooked rice, toss well, and serve immediately.