Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach and Rice) by Allen Neighborhood Center

Ingredients

1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion chopped 2 garlic cloves chopped 2 tbsp. chives or scallions chopped and divided 2 tbsp. Veggie Box dill chopped and divided Veggie Box spinach (4-5 oz) 1/2 cup medium grain rice 1 cups vegetable broth 2 tbsp. butter Juice of half a lemon 1 tsp dry mint 1/4 tbsp lemon zest feta cheese to garnish

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions for about 5-7 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic, 1 tablespoons of dill, and 1 tablespoons of chives. Sauté for another minute or two. Add the spinach, and cook for 3-4 minutes, just
until it wilts down. Add the salt, pepper, medium grain rice, and vegetable broth and stir. Bring it to a boil, cover with a lid, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the butter, lemon juice and zest, and the remaining dill and chives. Garnish with feta cheese and lemon wedges. Serve.