Vegetable Brown Rice With Feta Cheese Recipes

VEGETABLE FETA RICE

Steps:

• Place rice and water in a medium-size pot. Bring water to a boil, when boiled reduce heat to a simmer, cover pot and let rice cook until tender.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine red onion, celery, and cucumber. Crumble the feta into the bowl. Cover the vegetable mixture with cooked rice, cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Toss vegetable and feta with oil and vinegar, and serve.

VEGETABLE BROWN RICE WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large, deep skillet, heat 1/2 cup water to a simmer over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in peas and carrots and leafy greens.
• Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Spoon vegetables over warmed brown rice and garnish with feta cheese.

VEGETABLE BROWN RICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in rice and basil. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 30-35 minutes., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots, onions and raisins until vegetables are lightly browned and carrots are crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Add peas and salt; heat through. Stir in pecans and rice.

HERBED RICE WITH TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, feta, and Herbed Olive Oil and let sit at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

BROWN RICE WITH SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
• Add the onion and sautee for about 5 minutes or until just golden.
• Stir in the rice and water.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer.
• Simmer, covered for about 45 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
• Remove from the heat.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Oil a 8x8 baking dish (ceramic or glass would probably be best).
• Stir in the spinach, feta and olives into the rice.
• Stir in the eggs.
• Pour into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until a knife incerted into the center comes out clean.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

BROWN RICE WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• In a deep saute pan, on medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in oil or butter for 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the rice, and continue cooking, stirring for 2 minutes, until coated with the olive oil.
• Add in the stock, stirring and scraping the sides of the pan about 35 minutes, or until the rice is cooked, might take longer.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove from heat, cover with a lid; set aside to steam for 5-6 minutes.
• Uncover, and test for doneness.
• If liquid is not absorbed in the rice, and the rice is not tender, return to the stove for a few minutes.
• Then mix in the feta, green onions and the cooked mushrooms (if using); toss gently to mix.
• Serve immediately.
• Note: you may subsitute the vegetable stock for low-sodium chicken stock if desired.