FETA AND MINT RICE

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Good with grilled meats or poultry, or grilled eggplant, summer squash, and onions.From "The Splendid Grain", by Rebecca Wood.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1 cup long grain brown rice, well-rinsed
1 3/4 cups chicken stock
salt, pepper, to taste
3/4 cup cumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons minced of fresh mint
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, saute 5 minutes or until translucent.
  • Add the rice and stir to coat. Add the stock, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let pan stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Using a fork, fluff the rice and toss in the feta, mint, and orange zest just to combine. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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