Feta and Mint Rice

Submitted by zeldaz51

"Good with grilled meats or poultry, or grilled eggplant, summer squash, and onions.From "The Splendid Grain", by Rebecca Wood."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 cup long grain brown rice, well-rinsed
• 1 3⁄4 cups chicken stock
• salt, pepper, to taste
• 3⁄4 cup cumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons minced of fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest

directions

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, saute 5 minutes or until translucent.
2. Add the rice and stir to coat. Add the stock, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let pan stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Using a fork, fluff the rice and toss in the feta, mint, and orange zest just to combine. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Reviews

[rpgaymer]

I enjoyed this. I used the rice cooker to make this, and had to uses lime zest instead of orange zest. This rice is perfect with Middle Eastern food.

 

[Lori Mama]

Really liked this recipe. The mint and orange are a wonderful addition. The only change I made was to use converted rice, instead of the brown. I don't cook with brown rice much. Made for New Kids on the Block Tag Game. :)