Spanakorizo

  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 T tomato paste or 1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes (optional)
  • 1 lb. spinach washed and torn up
  • 1 cup rice
  • Chopped fresh dill (a small bunch)
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • Saute onions in olive oil until soft.
  • Add rice and saute briefly.
  • Add spinach, dill, salt and pepper and if desired tomatoes.
  • Add chicken broth and bring to boil.
  • Lower flame, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until liqid is absorbed. Pilaf should be moist.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.