Best Kittencals Greek Lemony Rice With Feta Recipes

KITTENCAL'S GREEK LEMONY RICE WITH FETA

Kittencal's Greek Lemony Rice With Feta image

Make this only if you are a lover of Greek food, this is a full flavored rice with intense flavor and not for those with a plain palette! --- since not everyone has a taste for olives I have left them as optional, I most always add them in -- after making this a few times you will most likely want to adjust some of the ingredients to suit your taste, or you may not, the amounts listed are close to what I use when I make this rice --- this is very good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil (or use enough to cover the bottom of your saucepan)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 -2 teaspoon dried oregano (rubbed between your fingers to release the flavors)
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped (do not finely mince or the garlic will burn when cooked with the onion)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup long grain white rice (washed over with cold water)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 lemon, juice of, large whole
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/4-1/3 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced (optional)
salt (optional and to taste)

Steps:

In a saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add in onion, oregano, chopped garlic and black pepper; cook stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
Add in the rice and stir using a wooden spoon for 3 minutes.
Slowly add in the broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat cover and simmer until the rice is tender (about 20 minutes).
Remove from heat and stir in the feta cheese (and kalamata olives if using).
Season with salt and more black pepper if desired.
Transfer to plate and drizzle the top with more lemon juice if desired.

MY MOM'S GREEK LEMON RICE

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This was the Greek lemon rice that I grew up on. It's simple and flavorful. I hope you all enjoy it.

Provided by BlutoNYC

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

½ stick butter
2 cups converted long-grain white rice
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
½ lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon salt
3 bay leaves

Steps:

Melt butter in a pot over low heat. Pour in rice and stir to coat in butter. Let simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until toasted but not burnt, about 10 minutes.
Pour chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and bay leaves into rice mixture. Bring to a rapid boil; continue to boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 579.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

GREEK-STYLE LEMONY RICE AND ORZO PILAF WITH FETA

Greek-Style Lemony Rice and Orzo Pilaf With Feta image

Make and share this Greek-Style Lemony Rice and Orzo Pilaf With Feta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 -4 tablespoons butter or 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 pinch dried thyme or 1 pinch dried oregano
2 cups long grain white rice
1/4 cup orzo pasta
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup lemon juice (use fresh lemon juice if possible)
1 -2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
salt (to taste)
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional or to taste)

Steps:

In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat; add in onion, garlic and thyme, stir for about 3 minutes.
Add in the rice and orzo; cook stirring for 3 minutes.
Add in the broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil over medium heat.
Add in black pepper, reduce the heat to low and simmer covered for about 20-22 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed.
Transfer to a serving dish then sprinkle the feta on top (if using).
Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.6, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 22.7, Sodium 647, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2, Protein 10.1

GREEK RICE AND SHRIMP BAKE WITH FETA CRUMB TOPPING

Greek Rice and Shrimp Bake With Feta Crumb Topping image

This Greek spin on the classic baked rice casserole calls for shrimp, but chicken can also be used. Cut three large boneless chicken breasts into cubes and brown first in oil in a hot skillet before adding to cooked rice. If you plan on doubling the recipe, use 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) rice and only 4 1/2 cups (1.125 L) stock. From Food and Drink.

Provided by Leslie

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (to taste)
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 large red bell pepper
1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
3/4 cup soft fresh breadcrumb
3/4 cup crumbled feta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Place stock and bay leaf in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add rice; return to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is just tender.
Add lemon juice, butter and 1/2 the oregano.
Stir well and remove from heat, let cool to room temperature.
Remove bay leaf.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Cook onion, garlic, hot-pepper flakes and the rest of the oregano , stirring, for 4 minutes or until softened.
Add tomatoes and red pepper; cook for 3 minutes until softened.
Stir in rice and spread in a greased 10-cup shallow casserole dish. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Bury shrimp in rice.
Combine bread crumbs, feta and parsley in a bowl; spread over rice.
Bake in oven for 25 to 30 minutes until shrimp are pink and topping is light golden.