Spinach Rice -- Spanakorizo

Posted for ZWT6 for Greece leg of tour.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 2  medium onions, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups long grain rice
• 2 1⁄2-3  cups  chicken stock
• 2 (9 ounce) packages  Baby Spinach
•  salt
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped fresh dill
• 1  cup yogurt

Directions

1. In a deep, heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and saute the onions until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the chili pepper and the rice. Stir for a few seconds to coat with oil.
2. In the meantime, heat the stock with the spinach in a separate saucepan. When starts to boil, pour it over the rice and reduce the heat.
3. Season with salt, mix well with a wooden spoon, and cover. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked but still moist.
4. Serve immediately, sprinkled with chopped dill and with a dollop of yogurt on each plate.