A delicious, quick and easy meal perfect for week nights. This authentic Greek dish is absolutely delicious, it’s hard to believe it’s actually really good for you. Just remember to use a good amount of our Extra Virgin Olive Oil, we used the Reserve this time.
Ingredients
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4 tbsp Blu Estate Classic or Reserve extra virgin olive oil
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500 grams of spinach, washed and roughly chopped by hand
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150 grams aborio rice
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2-3 spring onions, chopped
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Quarter leek, washed and finely chopped (white part only)
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Half bunch of dill, chopped
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Juice of 1 lemon
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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400 ml water (200ml room temperature, 200ml boiling hot)
Method
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Heat half the olive oil in a casserole pan on med-high heat. Add the onion and leek and saute until translucent
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Lower the heat and add the spinach and saute for about 5 mins until halved in size and wilted
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Pour rice and season well
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Pour half the water (room temperature), stir well. Simmer for about 20 mins, stirring occasionally so the bottom doesn’t stick
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Add the boiling water, stir well and turn off heat
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Pour the lemon juice, remaining olive oil, dill and tomato paste. Stire well
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Place a clean tea towel on top and let it rest for approx 10 mins
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Garnish with fresh lemon wedges
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