Brown Rice With Feta Cheese Recipes

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.

BROWN RICE WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

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

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.

VEGETABLE FETA RICE

Steps:

• Place rice and water in a medium-size pot. Bring water to a boil, when boiled reduce heat to a simmer, cover pot and let rice cook until tender.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine red onion, celery, and cucumber. Crumble the feta into the bowl. Cover the vegetable mixture with cooked rice, cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Toss vegetable and feta with oil and vinegar, and serve.

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.

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.

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.

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.