Brown Rice With Feta Cheese Recipe

Name: Brown Rice With Feta Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -4 tablespoons olive oil or 2 -4 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste); 1 cup uncooked brown rice; 3 cups vegetable stock (low-sodium or use chicken broth); salt; 1 fresh lemon, juice of; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (or to taste); 1 green onions or 1 scallion, sliced; 1 cup sliced cooked mushroom (optional); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 -4 tablespoons olive oil or 2 -4 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 cup uncooked brown rice
3 cups vegetable stock (low-sodium or use chicken broth)
salt
1 fresh lemon, juice of
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (or to taste)
1 green onions or 1 scallion, sliced
1 cup sliced cooked mushroom (optional)
salt and pepper

1
In a deep saute pan, on medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in oil or butter for 2-3 minutes.
2
Add in the rice, and continue cooking, stirring for 2 minutes, until coated with the olive oil.
3
Add in the stock, stirring and scraping the sides of the pan about 35 minutes, or until the rice is cooked, might take longer.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Remove from heat, cover with a lid; set aside to steam for 5-6 minutes.
6
Uncover, and test for doneness.
7
If liquid is not absorbed in the rice, and the rice is not tender, return to the stove for a few minutes.
8
Then mix in the feta, green onions and the cooked mushrooms (if using); toss gently to mix.
9
Serve immediately.
10
Note: you may subsitute the vegetable stock for low-sodium chicken stock if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -4 tablespoons olive oil or 2 -4 tablespoons butter, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste), 1 cup uncooked brown rice, and more.

Yes, Brown Rice With Feta Cheese falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Brown Rice With Feta Cheese

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Variations & substitutions

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