Rice With Green Onions And Olives Food

CHICKEN AND RICE WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon oregano; cook 30 seconds.
• Add the rice, olives, lemon quarters, 1 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and stir. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 17 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to the skillet and cook, turning once, until browned, about 8 minutes. Add the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon oregano and cook, stirring, until the garlic is softened, about 10 seconds. Add the lemon juice and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add the chicken broth, bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by about half and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Fluff the rice with a fork. Divide among plates, top with the chicken and pan juices and sprinkle with the chives.

SPANISH RICE WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add chopped onion and sliced garlic.
• Cook until tender and lightly browned.
• Add remaining ingredients, stirring well.
• Bring mixture to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
• Remove from heat, and place a thick towel between the pan lid and pan.
• Allow to sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork and serve.

RICE WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Soak olives in warm water for 2 hours. Braise onion in oil in large pan over medium heat.
• Add rice and stir for a minute or two, until the rice is well covered with oil.
• Add the water.
• After 8-10 minutes, add the olives.
• Finish cooking rice and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Serve with freshly ground black pepper.

RICE WITH GREEN ONIONS AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Using vegetable peeler, remove peel (yellow part only) from lemon in long strips.
• Heat olive oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add sliced green onions and sauté until soft, about 2 minutes. Add 3 cups water, rice, 1 teaspoon salt and lemon peel. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook without stirring until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Discard lemon peel. Mix chopped olives and parsley into rice. Cover and let stand 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl.

GREEK CHICKEN WITH ONIONS, OREGANO, OLIVES AND FETA

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven over medium high heat, add the olive oil. Dredge the chicken in the flour using a zip-lock bag. Brown the chicken in the oil for about 5 minutes per side.
• Add the onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the broth, lemon juice, tomatoes and juice, and oregano. Bring to a boil, add the olives, reduce heat to low and cover. Allow to simmer on the stove for 45 to 50 minutes until the chicken is very tender. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
• Serve in the pot or in a shallow bowl with the crumbled feta on top.
• Serve with orzo, rice or country bread.

INCREDIBLE GREEN RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter and oil in skillet and saute rice for about 3 minutes, until rice begins to brown a little. Be very careful not to burn.
• Add onion and parsley and saute for another minute or two. Stir constantly during these two steps.
• Stir in broth, cayenne and bay leaf.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat.
• Cover tightly and cook for 15 minutes. DO NOT LIFT THE LID WHILE IT IS COOKING!
• Fluff rice with a fork and serve!