Feta-Mint Rice
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Team this Greek-inspired rice dish with grilled lamb or beef.


Feta-Mint Rice

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Servings: Makes 6 side-dish servings.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Related Categories: Rice
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2  teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 2  ounces
    crumbled feta cheese (1/2 cup)
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  • 1/4  cup
    chopped onion
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  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil
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    Fresh Mint (optional)
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  • 1  cup
    long grain rice
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  • 2  cups
    chicken broth
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  • 3  tablespoons
    snipped fresh mint
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Directions
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In a large saucepan cook onion in hot oil until tender but not brown. Add uncooked rice; cook and stir for 1 minute. Slowly add chicken broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in feta cheese, mint, and pepper. Serve warm. If desired, garnish with fresh mint leaves. Makes 6 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 178, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 365 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 3%, Calcium 6%, Iron 12%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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