Greek Rice With Feta
"If you are a lover of intense flavors and Greek food this this is one you are sure to enjoy, if you are not a lover of olives then you may omit, serve lemon wedges and olive oil to drizzle on top of the rice at the table if desired"
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (186.1 g)
- Calories 406.3
- Total Fat - 20.8 g
- Saturated Fat - 6.4 g
- Cholesterol - 32 mg
- Sodium - 500.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 44.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.6 g
- Sugars - 2.3 g
- Protein - 10.2 g
- Calcium - 190.5 mg
- Iron - 1 mg
- Vitamin C - 2.2 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a medium saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in oregano, onion, garlic and black pepper; saute until the onions are soft (about 3 minutes). Add in rice and stir for about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Slowly pour in the water, broth and lemon juice; bring to a simmer stirring. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 22-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed).
Step 3
Remove from heat mix in the feta cheese and olives. Season with salt and more black pepper if desired. Transfer to a serving bowl/s. Serve with lemon wedges and more olive oil to drizzle on top of the rice at the table if desired.
Tips
No special items needed.