Ingredients:

• 2 bunches of fresh spinach
• 1 cup of rise of choice
• 1/2 a cup of parsley finely chopped
• 3-4 spring onions finely chopped
• 1/4 cup of lemon juice
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

The ingredients given are to serve 5-6 people.
Adjust accordingly.

Method:

• Place the rise in a strainer and wash well under running water.
• Clean the spinach, wash it well and shred it roughly.
• Place some water in a pan and boil the spinach for a few minutes.
• Strain spinach.
• Heat up the oil in a deep non stick or thick stainless steel pan and sauté the finely chopped onions until they are translucent.
• Add the rice, stir for a few minutes, add the parsley, stir and add the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the strained spinach, 2 1/2 cups of water and mix with the rice.
• Lower the heat, cover the pot and cook for about 15-20 minutes.
• Serve Spanakorizo (Pilaf with Spinach) hot or cold with lemon wedges.
• Spanakorizo can be served as a main dish or as a side dish.
• Spanakorizo can be accompanied with some Plain Yogurt, Kalamata Olives, Fetta Cheese and some Fresh Bread and a glass of Red Wine.