Turkish Spinach

Name: Turkish Spinach
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 4 fresh diced tomatoes; 1 freshly squeezed lemon; 2 -3 crushed garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; pepper; 2 bunches fresh spinach (washed extremely well and chopped); 1/2 cup rice; 1/4 cup water

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Recipe by Nye McClelland

This is an easy meal. The time consuming part is washing the spinach. It's a one meal deal. Enjoy!

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READY IN: 1hr

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

tablespoon olive oil
1

medium onion, diced
4

fresh diced tomatoes
1

freshly squeezed lemon
2 -3

crushed garlic
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
pepper
2

bunches fresh spinach (washed extremely well and chopped)
¹⁄₂

cup rice
¹⁄₄

cup water

DIRECTIONS

Rinse and wash spinach very well to get all the silt off (I use all the spinach including the roots), it takes about 4-5 washes.
In a large pot heat oil, add onions and saute until soft.
Add all the ingredients in sequence and bring to a boil.
Reduce to low heat and cook until the rice is cooked.
Eat as is or add a couple of tbsp of Garlic-Yogurt sauce and enjoy!
Garlic-Yogurt Sauce: 1 cup of plain yogurt 2-4 minced garlic (depending on how much garlic you prefer) salt to taste Method: Combine all the ingredients and serve over your meal.

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