Kittencal's Greek Lemony Rice With Feta

"Make this only if you are a lover of Greek food, this is a full flavored rice with intense flavor and not for those with a plain palette! --- since not everyone has a taste for olives I have left them as optional, I most always add them in -- after making this a few times you will most likely want to adjust some of the ingredients to suit your taste, or you may not, the amounts listed are close to what I use when I make this rice --- this is very good!"
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • 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.

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Reviews

  1. This was delicious & intensely flavored as stated. First time I made exactly as stated, but the second time around I used small garlic cloves, 1/4 teas. black pepper, and a little less lemon juice. This is the perfect amount of heat & flavor for my taste. <br/>I love to toss in some sauteed spinach at the end.<br/>Thanks Kittencal:)
     
  2. This may be my favorite rice ever! I didn't even add in the feta and olives because it tasted so good without them (and I was trying to cut out a tad bit of fat. I could live off of your recipes every meal of the day and be happy.
     
  3. EXCELLENT!! Absolutely perfect as written, with all the lemon and garlic! Used basmati rice (diabetic household) and a softer feta, which slightly melted into the rice. Put olives on the side but will put them in the rice in future. Served with Chicken Shwarma with tzatziki sauce, and we both overate. Thanks!
     
  4. Tried this tonight. Only had basmati rice, and cut back on the lemon a bit, but it turned out GREAT! My 4 year old LOVED it. This recipe is definitely a keeper. Will likely double it next time! Thanks!
     
  5. The only complaint my kids had was that I didn't make enough! Next time (and there will be a next time, and a next time, and a next time . . .) I will double it.
     
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