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This simple Greek dish consists of a flavorful combination of rice and cabbage, which is sautéed until tender alongside bell peppers, onions, and fresh herbs. The dish belongs to a wide group of Greek vegetarian dishes, traditionally enjoyed during fasting.
It is mainly consumed as a main course and is best paired with a drizzle of lemon juice, feta cheese, and bread.
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In its simplest form, this common Greek dish combines leeks and rice that are sautéed and then simmered until thoroughly cooked. The dish is easily elevated with various vegetables, fresh herbs, or lemon juice, but it usually does not incorporate meat or dairy products.
Prasorizo is typically enjoyed as the main course and can be accompanied by feta cheese on the side.
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In its simplest form, spanakorizo consists of rice and spinach that are slowly simmered until creamy and well combined. The dish is usually generously seasoned with lemon juice and olive oil and is easily adapted with additional ingredients such as spring onions, chickpeas, leeks, and a variety of herbs and spices.
It is traditionally prepared during Lent but is commonly enjoyed all year round as a healthy main course, when it is typically accompanied by feta, or as an accompaniment to various meat or seafood dishes.
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This complex Greek dish couples rice and various types of meat such as goat, lamb, veal, chicken, and occasionally pork. The meat is cooked separately, while the broth is later used to cook the rice, which is additionally flavored with lemon juice and generous amounts of butter.
When served, sliced meat is typically placed neatly on top of the rice, and the dish is usually accompanied by lemon wedges. Gamopilafo is also known as wedding rice, referring to the fact that the dish was only prepared and enjoyed on special occasions.
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