Athenian Rice
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- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
One 6 oz. package Farmhouse® Rice Pilaf1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon grated lemon rind1 Tablespoon olive or vegetable oil2 cups water1 teaspoon oregano1 cup sliced scallions1/4 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 cup chopped fresh tomato1/4 lb. finely crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1/2 cup black olives, halved1 Tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1.In a large saucepan, sauté garlic and lemon rind in oil.
2.Add water and oregano; bring to a boil.
3.Add rice and contents of seasoning packet; return to a boil and add scallions.
4.Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 20 minutes.
5.Gently combine cooked rice mixture with spinach, tomatoes, cheese, parsley, olives, lemon juice, and dill.
Serving Size: Makes about four 1&1/2 cup servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JAMIECEE.
2.Add water and oregano; bring to a boil.
3.Add rice and contents of seasoning packet; return to a boil and add scallions.
4.Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 20 minutes.
5.Gently combine cooked rice mixture with spinach, tomatoes, cheese, parsley, olives, lemon juice, and dill.
Serving Size: Makes about four 1&1/2 cup servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JAMIECEE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 303.0
- Total Fat: 12.4 g
- Cholesterol: 25.5 mg
- Sodium: 1,019.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 41.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
- Protein: 9.5 g