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

DJ Flip-U
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This was the perfect side dish for our grilled chicken. It was flavorful and easy to make.


Abdullah Nasir
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover rice.


Adeleye Ayomiposi
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This rice dish is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Emeka Emebo
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I've been looking for a good Grecian rice recipe and this one is perfect. It's simple to make and the flavors are out of this world.


ram shaha
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Kimmy Smith
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Adnan Khand
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I'm not a huge fan of rice, but this dish changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced and the rice was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Pranisha Dahal
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This rice dish was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Alehandro Kinaj
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find.


triumph brilly
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This Grecian rice was a hit at our dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures. I especially liked the addition of the pine nuts and raisins.