Halal Turkish Spinach in Olive Oil with Rice (Ispanak)

• 1.5 lb (680g) fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup rice, rinsed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste optional
• 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, black pepper
• Juice of 1 lemon, fresh dill

1. 1Heat olive oil. Sauté onion until soft. Add tomato paste if using.
2. 2Add rice and stir 2 min. Add spinach in batches until wilted.
3. 3Add 1 cup water, salt and pepper. Simmer covered 20-25 min until rice is cooked.
4. 4Finish with lemon juice and dill. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition values are estimates.