Greek spinach rice

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 4 scallions, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 16 oz baby spinach
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
• 1 lemon
• 1 loaf crusty bread
• Salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion and scallions for 5 minutes, until soft.
2. Add the garlic and rice and stir for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomato paste, then the broth and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil.
4. Add the spinach in handfuls, stirring until it wilts.
5. Cover and simmer over low heat for 18 to 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.
6. Stir in the dill and the juice of half the lemon. Season with pepper and serve with lemon wedges and the bread.