After cleaning 1 kg (about 2 lbs) of spinach, rinse and drain it. Once drained, chop it into pieces that are not too small and set aside. In a pot, sauté 1 medium dry onion and 2 long green peppers, both roughly chopped, in vegetable oil. Once the onions turn pink, add 1 heaping tablespoon of tomato paste (domates salçası) and stir for a moment. Add the prepared spinach on top and stir it as well. Add 1 handful of cleaned and rinsed rice. After mixing all the ingredients well together, add half a tea glass (about 50 ml / 3 tbsp) of water and leave to cook. You can serve with garlic yogurt if you like. Enjoy your meal…

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About This Recipe

Spinach originates from the central and southwestern regions of Asia. In this article, we've compiled some lesser-known facts about it.

*According to the size and shape of its leaves, spinach varieties are divided into three groups.
-Savoy spinach; has dark green and curly leaves.
-Flat-leaf spinach; has broad and smooth leaves.
-Semi-savoy spinach; has slightly crinkled leaves.
*It is a flowering plant of Persian origin belonging to the Amaranthaceae family.
*Spinach gained popularity in Europe in the 12th century.
*Due to its origins, spinach is known as "Persian Green" in China.
*Spinach grows in sandy soil in moist and cool areas.
*Fresh spinach contains numerous pesticides that are harmful to humans.
*It has a thin, flexible stem that can reach 30 centimeters (about 12 inches) in height.
*Spinach produces small yellow-green flowers. Each plant produces either male (stamens) or female (pistil) reproductive organs (dioecious plant). The flowers are pollinated by wind.
*Spinach has been used in human nutrition for centuries. It has a low calorie count and a wide variety of vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to human health.
*In terms of frequent cultivation, it is grown in spring and autumn months.
*The leaves are the edible part of spinach.
*The largest leaves of spinach are always found at the base and at the very top of the plant.

There is hardly a home in our country where spinach isn't prepared in all sorts of ways. Who knows how many times you've said — or heard someone say — that you'd love to have another helping of Spinach Börek (Ispanaklı Kol Böreği). Don't get too excited! Because today's recipe is not börek :) We decided to make something healthier and prepared our Lamb and Spinach Stew recipe. Enjoy the cooking…