Brown Rice With Feta Cheese Food

BROWN RICE WITH SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
• Add the onion and sautee for about 5 minutes or until just golden.
• Stir in the rice and water.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer.
• Simmer, covered for about 45 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
• Remove from the heat.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Oil a 8x8 baking dish (ceramic or glass would probably be best).
• Stir in the spinach, feta and olives into the rice.
• Stir in the eggs.
• Pour into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until a knife incerted into the center comes out clean.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

SARAH'S FETA RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir oro in the melted butter until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir onion into orzo and cook until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Cook and stir garlic into orzo-onion mixture until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Mix rice and chicken broth into orzo-onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in spinach and feta. Cover and let stand until spinach is wilted and feta is melted, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

VEGETABLE BROWN RICE WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large, deep skillet, heat 1/2 cup water to a simmer over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in peas and carrots and leafy greens.
• Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Spoon vegetables over warmed brown rice and garnish with feta cheese.

GREEK SPINACH RICE WITH FETA

Steps:

• In a deep pan heat up 1 tablespoon of olive oil;
• Add onion and simmer for about 10 minutes on low heat;
• Add thyme and leaks and simmer for another 5 minutes;
• Add half a cup of water and broth base, then simmer for another 5 minutes;
• Add spinach and cook until wilted;
• Add rice and let it cook for about 2 minutes;
• Add half a cup of water and stir;
• Keep adding half a cup of water at the time once the rice absorbs it;
• It can take about 20 -25 minutes until rice is fully cooked;
• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• At the end add dill and mix well;
• Take off the burner and cover it up; Add lemon juice and olive oil;
• Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes to have all the liquid absorbed;
• When serving, sprinkle more lemon juice, olive oil and top it with Feta Cheese. Enjoy!

TOMATO BASIL CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil (about 4 quarts). Add rice and boil for 30-40 minutes, or until rice is tender. Drain and rinse rice under cold water.
• In a large bowl add cooked rice, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, basil, and parsley; set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl add the juice of the lemon (discarding any seeds), vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking to make the dressing.
• Pour dressing mixture over rice bowl and combine. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.

HERBED RICE WITH TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, feta, and Herbed Olive Oil and let sit at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

SPICY LAMB & FETA SKEWERS WITH GREEK BROWN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for 30 mins. Cook the rice following pack instructions, then rinse under cold water and drain thoroughly.
• Heat the grill. Mix the mince with the harissa, feta, grated onion and seasoning. Form into 12 sausage shapes and thread onto the skewers. Lay on a non-stick baking tray and grill for 6-8 mins, turning until cooked through and slightly browned.
• Mix the brown rice with the remaining ingredients and some seasoning. Serve alongside the hot skewers.

KITTENCAL'S GREEK LEMONY RICE WITH FETA

Steps:

• In a saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add in onion, oregano, chopped garlic and black pepper; cook stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
• Add in the rice and stir using a wooden spoon for 3 minutes.
• Slowly add in the broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat cover and simmer until the rice is tender (about 20 minutes).
• Remove from heat and stir in the feta cheese (and kalamata olives if using).
• Season with salt and more black pepper if desired.
• Transfer to plate and drizzle the top with more lemon juice if desired.