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
Servings 4
Ingredients:
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
Instructions:————————————-
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.
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).
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.
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