Grecian Rice

Another favorite from "Culinary Journey to the Mediterranean" cookbook. Very flavorful rice dish. The feta melts and makes it nice and moist.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1 1⁄2 cups long grain rice, uncooked
• 1 (13 3/4ounce) can chicken broth or 1 (13 3/4ounce) can vegetable broth
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 6  ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 1⁄2-1  tablespoon  freshly grated pepper
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh oregano or 2  teaspoons dried oregano or 2  teaspoons of fresh mint

Directions

1. Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add onion; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add rice; cook and stir 1 minute.
2. Stir in broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3. While rice is cooking, mix pepper in with the feta cheese.
4. Stir cheese and oregano into the rice. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.