Spinach with Rice

(Pirincli Ispanak)

1 bunch spinach, washed and drained
2 tbsp rice, washed and drained
1 garlic clove, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium tomato, diced
50 ml extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch red pepper
1 cup hot water
Salt
Pepper

Sauce:
1/2 cup yogurt
1 garlic clove, smashed
Salt

First cut the spinach in large pieces. Sautee the onion with olive oil in a medium pot, then add the garlic. Cook for a few minutes until the smell comes out. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Then add the spinach, tomato, rice, red pepper, salt and black pepper in the pot. Cook for a few minutes, stir and add hot water when the spinach soften.

Cover the lid halfway and for cook about 20 minutes (until the rice is cooked) on medium-low heat.

Serve Spinach with Rice with the yogurt sauce.

If you like, you can also add some ground beef.

* This is a vegetarian dish.