GRECIAN RICE

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Another favorite from "Culinary Journey to the Mediterranean" cookbook. Very flavorful rice dish. The feta melts and makes it nice and moist.

Provided by heidi

Categories     Rice

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups long grain rice, uncooked
1 (13 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth or 1 (13 3/4 ounce) can vegetable broth
3/4 cup water
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/2-1 tablespoon freshly grated pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano or 2 teaspoons of fresh mint

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add onion; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add rice; cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Stir in broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • While rice is cooking, mix pepper in with the feta cheese.
  • Stir cheese and oregano into the rice. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.4, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 40.1, Sodium 836.4, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 13.7

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