Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the onion and bell pepper cook until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for another 2 minutes,

Step 4

Add the cooked rice, lentils and za’atar, stir to combine and cook until rice is hot, allowing to sit for 2-3 minutes at a time to allow it to brown and crisp.

Step 5

Stir in the kalamata olives and remove from heat.

Step 6

Season with salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.