Rice With Roasted Red Peppers Black Olives Feta Recipes

ROASTED PEPPERS WITH FETA

Steps:

• Place peppers on grill and char. Remove from grill and place in bowl and cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes. Cut peppers in half and remove skin and seeds. Mix eggs, feta, parsley, and chiles. Fill peppers evenly and place under broiler until golden brown.

RICE WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS, BLACK OLIVES & FETA

Steps:

• Charbroil the peppers - Position the rack so that the pan will be 6 inches from the heat. Preheat the broiler to high.
• Place the pepper on a pan and broil, turning frequently (every 2 to 3 minutes), about 10 to 15 minutes or until charred on all sides.
• Transfer the peppers to a paper or plastic bag or wrap in plastic wrap. Let stand until cool to touch.
• Halve the pepper, core, seed, peel, and chop (into raisin size pieces).
• Meanwhile steam the rice in an appropriate amount of liquid for the cooker: yield about 3 cups.
• In a small skillet, heat oil and saute the green onion until soft (3 to 4 minutes). Add garlic and soften (1 minute) and add parsley, lemon juice, sundried tomatoes, olives, black pepper and cook, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes, until the ingredients are heated through.
• Toss the hot rice with the bell pepper. Serve hot with crumbled feta.
• Refrigerate any leftovers and serve cold.

ORZO SALAD WITH FETA, OLIVES AND BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add crumbled feta cheese, chopped bell peppers, Kalamata olives, green onions and capers.
• Combine lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard and cumin in small bowl. Gradually whisk in remaining 1/2 cup olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add dressing to orzo mixture and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Garnish salad with pine nuts; serve.

GREEK RICE WITH SPINACH, FETA AND BLACK OLIVES

Steps:

• Wash the spinach and tender stems until the water runs clean; drain.
• If leaves are large and crinkly, sprinkle lightly with salt and mix well.
• Let stand in a colander 15 minutes; rinse and squeeze out excess moisture.
• Shred the spinach to make about 3 cups.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a 10-inch straight-sided skillet.
• Add the scallions, onions, a pinch of salt, and 1/4 cup water and cook, covered, over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
• When the water evaporates, slowly let the onions turn golden, stirring occasionally.
• Add 1 cup water, the reduced tomato purée, and rice.
• Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
• Spread the spinach and dill over the rice, cover, and cook 10 minutes longer.
• Remove from heat, mix, then place a double thickness of paper toweling over the rice, cover again, and let stand until cool.
• Adjust the seasoning with black pepper and salt and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon olive oil.
• Note: This is delicious served at room temperature garnished with black olives and feta cheese or yogurt.

ROASTED FETA WITH OLIVES AND RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Cut cheese into 1/2-inch-thick slices and divide evenly among 4 small flameproof baking dishes (or arrange in 1 layer in a large one). Sprinkle oregano and pepper over cheese.
• Stir together roasted peppers, olives, and oil in a small bowl, then spoon mixture over and around cheese.
• Broil 2 to 4 inches from heat until edges of cheese are golden, about 5 minutes.