Spanahorizo
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Spanahorizo is a traditional Greek one-pot dish of spinach and rice simmered in a garlicky tomato broth with olive oil and fresh parsley. Naturally vegan and deeply comforting.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
45 minREADY
1 hrsThis is Greek comfort food at its most honest.
Spanahorizo (spanakoryzo) is a beloved one-pot dish that pairs fresh spinach with rice in a fragrant tomato and olive oil broth. Garlic, parsley, and onions build the aromatic base, while tomato paste and chopped tomatoes give the broth a rich, slightly sweet depth.
It’s naturally vegan, comes together in about an hour, and tastes like something a yia-yia would serve you with a thick slice of crusty bread and a squeeze of lemon.
Chef Tips
- Use fresh spinach if at all possible. Frozen works in a pinch, but the texture of fresh leaves is worth the extra effort.
- A generous squeeze of lemon juice right before serving brightens the whole dish.
- Let the pot sit covered off the heat for 5 minutes after cooking. The rice will finish absorbing the liquid and turn out fluffy, not sticky.
- Stir in crumbled feta on top for a non-vegan version that’s absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
Directions
In a large saucepan place the oil and heat it on medium high until it is hot.
Add the parsley, onions, and garlic. Sauté the ingredients for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
Add the water and bring it to a boil.
Add the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
Mix the ingredients together thoroughly so that everything is well combined.
Add the spinach and rice.
Simmer the ingredients for 30 minutes on low heat, or until the rice is done.
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