Spanakorizo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Feta and Ouzo

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese reduces fat while still providing creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile and is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water + herbs

💰Cheaper: water

Using water with herbs can reduce costs while adding flavor.

dill

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme offers a similar aromatic quality at a lower price.

Heat extra virgin Greek olive oil in a deep skillet.

Add chopped onions and cook until wilted and soft, about 8 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic.

Add rice and stir to coat in the oil to bring out a nutty flavor.

Add fresh spinach in batches, stirring each time until it wilts and loses volume.

Season with a little sea salt.

Pour in ouzo and water.

Pat dry the soaked sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chop them, and add to the spinach rice mixture.

Mash up some Greek feta and stir it in.

Stir in a little balsamic vinegar and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

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