Slow Cooker Greek Rice With Red Bell Pepper Feta And Kalamata Food

SLOW COOKER GREEK RICE WITH RED BELL PEPPER, FETA, AND KALAMATA

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large heavy frying pan, add the rice and saute until the rice is nicely browned (watch it carefully.) Put the browned rice into the slow cooker.
• Add the onions to the fry pan and cook until they start to brown, about 4-5 minutes. Then add the garlic, Greek seasoning, and dried oregano and cook a couple minutes more. Add the stock and scrape the pan to remove any browned bits; then add the onion/stock mixture to the slow cooker with the rice. Cook on high for 1 1/2 hours.
• While the rice cooks finely chop the red bell peppers, and after 1 1/2 hours (or when the rice is fairly softened, but not completely done) add the bell peppers and cook 15 minutes more. While rice and peppers cook, crumble the Feta and slice the olives, then add the the slow cooker and cook another 15 minutes.
• Chop the parsley and squeeze the lemon juice. Check to be sure the rice is as cooked as you'd like it, then stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice and serve hot.

CARNITAS FAJITAS

Steps:

• 1. In a 6-quart slow cooker, rub the garlic, oregano, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper all over the ribs; stack the ribs on top of one another. Pour in the orange juice and scatter the onion on top.
• 2. Cover and cook on low until the meat is fork-tender, about 8 hours. Carefully transfer the ribs and onion to a large bowl. Discard the bones and cartilage. Break the meat into large chunks.
• 3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the meat in a single layer and cook, without stirring, until browned and crisp on the bottom, about 3 minutes. While the meat browns, cover the tortillas with damp paper towels and microwave until warm and soft, about 1 minute.
• Divide the browned pork and slaw among the tortillas. Serve with the salsa.

ANGELA'S KOPANISTI (RED PEPPER AND GREEK FETA SPREAD)

Steps:

• Puree red peppers in food processor.
• Add goat cheese until well blended.
• Add feta and pulse a few times.
• Transfer to bowl and add red pepper flakes.
• Stir in olive oil until blended.
• Serve with grilled pita bread.

CROCK POT GREEK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Load all ingredients into except feta cheese into slow cooker. Set on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
• Sprinkle feta cheese over individual portions when serving, or mix it in just before serving.