Spanakorizo (Spinach Rice)
Sunday, 04 May 2008

10 cups fresh, cleaned packed spinach (3 bunches)
6-8 green onions
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup rice plus 1 tablespoon

Thoroughly wash spinach, drain, and set aside.  In a large pot, heat water and sauté onions in water.  Add spinach and simmer for 5 minutes with a spoon until the spinach is wilted.  Add dill, parsley, tomatoes, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.  Add rice… cover and reduce heat.  Cook for 20 minutes or until rice is done.