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Greek Rice With Feta

Here's how you make Greek Rice With Feta
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 20-22m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil (or use enough to cover the bottom of your saucepan)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release the flavor)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped (do not finely mince or the garlic will burn while frying with the onion, garlic lover’s use more!)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or as desired)
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice (washed over with cold water to remove the starch)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth (or use 1-1/2 cups all water or broth)
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon ( can use the whole lemon for more intense lemon flavor)
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup sliced kalamata olives
  • Lemon wedges
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • 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.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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