Foryoueats: Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 ½ cups medium-grain white rice
• 2 teaspoons large-grain kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
• ½ cup packed finely chopped fresh dill
• ½ cup packed finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 2 ¾ cups cold water, or more as needed
• kosher salt to taste
• To Serve:
• 3 medium lemons, cut in half
• ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons pickled red onions, or to taste (Optional)
• 1 pinch hot chili flakes, or to taste (Optional)
• 1 drizzle olive oil