Spanakorizo {spinach with rice}

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Spanakorizo {spinach with rice}

If you want to use short or long grain rice instead of cauliflower rice, use ½ cup of rice plus the amount of water the package calls for. You may actually need a bit more water depending on the rice, so keep an eye on the dish after adding the rice and add a bit more as it cooks if needed.

The cauliflower rice version takes less time to cook because short and long grain rice usually need 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time.

I like topping this dish with feta cheese (make with goat and/or sheep milk), or you can top with goat cheese or Parmesan if you prefer.

Feel free to add the stems of the herbs and spinach as well as the leaves unless you're not into that.

I often add the zest from the lemon as well because I like it very lemony. It adds up to about ½ tablespoon of lemon zest.

Servings: servings

Calories: 187kcal

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
1 small yellow or red onion peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves peeled and minced
½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
one bunch dill chopped
one bunch parsley chopped
6 green onions trimmed and diced
1 head spinach chopped
1 large lemon or about ¼ cup of lemon juice
12 ounces cauliflower rice or 3 to 4 cups riced cauliflower; fresh or frozen
water

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Instructions

Place a large stock pot on a low heat and add about half of the olive oil.
Add the diced onions, garlic, and about half of the salt to the pot and sauté for a few minutes.
Add the green onions, dill, and parsley, and blend for a bit with a spatula.
Add the chopped spinach and blend into the mix.
Add the lemon juice and blend with the spatula. You can also add the zest of the lemon.
Add the cauliflower rice, the remaining olive oil, and a tablespoon or so of water and blend it into the mix. If you're adding rice instead of cauliflower rice, add the amount of water recommended for 1 cup of rice.
Place the top on the pot and cook for 5 minutes or until the cauliflower it soft. If adding rice, follow the directions recommended for the rice which is usually about 15 to 20 minutes.
If there is excess water, take the top off to cook for a few minutes ignorer to release the moisture. Add more lemon juice and salt to taste and serve with feta cheese or other cheese.
Store in the refrigerator for several days or freeze for a few months.

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