Greek Rice - Rice With Spinach And Feta Recipe

Name: Greek Rice - Rice With Spinach And Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 3/4 cup diced onion; 8 ounces sliced mushrooms; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano; 6 cups fresh Baby Spinach, washed and spun dry (if you use grown spinach, remove stems and coarsely chop it, too); fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup diced onion
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
6 cups fresh Baby Spinach, washed and spun dry (if you use grown spinach, remove stems and coarsely chop it, too)
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon dry sherry
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

1
Over medium heat in a saucepan, combine the rice, broth, and water, and bring to a boil.
2
Cover, reduce the heat to medium low, and let simmer for 15 to 18 minutes or until the rice has absorbed the liquid; transfer to a serving bowl and keep warm.
3
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the olive oil and butter together, then add the onion, mushrooms, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, then stir in the lemon juice and oregano.
4
Add the spinach and pepper, then sprinkle with the sherry and toss until the spinach is slightly wilted; remove from heat.
5
Add the crumbled feta and toss until the cheese begins to melt.
6
Add to the cooked rice, toss well, and serve immediately.

677

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked long grain rice, 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Greek Rice - Rice With Spinach And Feta falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Greek Rice - Rice With Spinach And Feta

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