Spanakoryzo (Spinach and Rice)

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 cups boiling water or chicken broth
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 lb fresh spinach

Directions

1. 1

   Saute rice and onion in olive oil , stirring occasionally for 10 minutes. Add boiling water and salt; simmer covered for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, wash spinach well then cut into 1/2" strips (you can roll a group of leaves together and cut into strips).

3. 3

   After rice has simmered for 10 minutes add spinach and mix well, cover and continue to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.