GREEK SPINACH RICE BALLS
These are good! Very filling, but not heavy. They would make great "party food" or a potluck dish. It is very important to use dampened hands when making the balls. Cut everything in tiny pieces.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Spinach
Time 35m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot, steam spinach. Chop and set aside. Preheat oven to 350. Sauté the scallions in oil until just softened.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, scallions, rice, dill and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir well, mashing the rice against the sides of the bowl until the mixture holds together.
- Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. With Dampened hands, pack a heaping ¼ cup of the rice mixture into a ball. Roll the ball in the bread crumbs and place on the baking sheet. Repeat the process until all of the rice mixture is used up.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the balls are heated through and crisp on the outside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1190.7, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 1532.8, Carbohydrate 211.4, Fiber 34.8, Sugar 13, Protein 51.7
GREEK SPINACH RICE (SPANAKORIZO)
With tons of fresh herb flavor, this Greek spinach rice is a simple dish with complex flavors. Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken, lamb, or stew, or by itself as a vegetarian main course. The fresh squeeze of lemon juice and feta crumble are critical to the taste - don't leave them out!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Rice Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice and stir until every grain is coated in oil and you hear it start to sizzle. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt, pepper, cayenne, and green onions and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add dill, mint, spinach, and 2 3/4 cups water. Mix until thoroughly combined and bring to a simmer.
- Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until rice is tender, about 25 minutes. If rice is not quite ready at 25 minutes, add a splash of water, cover, and continue to cook until it is ready.
- Uncover and stir well. Cover again and let sit for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
- Divide rice mixture evenly into six bowls. Squeeze ½ lemon over each serving, then top with feta cheese, pickled onions, chili flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 917.6 mg
CLASSIC GREEK SPINACH
This is a classic and tasty Greek recipe for spinach. Easy and quick to cook, and it is certain to be consumed quick too! Serve with fresh lemon juice and the famous Greek feta cheese.
Provided by LIOTAKI
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until tender. Mix in spinach. Stir in tomatoes. Allow vegetables to simmer about 5 minutes
- Pour 2 cups water into saucepan, and bring to a boil. Mix in garlic, tomato paste, bouillon cube, salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and cook at a low boil about 15 minutes, until water is reduced by half.
- Stir rice and remaining water into the spinach mixture. Return to boil, reduce heat , and simmer covered 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and fluffy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 206.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
SPINACH RICE BALLS
Steps:
- Prepare the rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the garlic until lightly browned. Add the onion and sauté until clear. Stir in the spinach, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and Tabasco. Remove from the heat.
- Add the rice to the spinach mixture and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Beat 2 of the eggs in a small bowl and add to the spinach mixture. Mix well and set aside to cool.
- Form the mixture into 24 balls. Beat the remaining egg with 1/4 cup water. Dip each ball into the egg wash and then into the bread crumbs.
- Pour oil into a saucepan to a depth of 2 inches and heat to about 365 degrees. Fry the spinach balls in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in a low oven until all the balls are fried. Serve with Cumin Tomato Sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 89, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 95 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GREEK STYLE SPINACH AND RICE
Make and share this Greek Style Spinach and Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet or wok.
- Add onion and garlic and cook on medium-high until onion is softened and transparent.
- Add spinach, lemon juice and rice; cook stirring frequently until spinach is limp and rice is throughly heated.
- Toss in basil.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Place in serving bowl and sprinkle with feta cheese.
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