Greek Rice Recipe

Here is a recipe that was shared by a good friend of mine. Thanks Andrea for the recipe. Sounds yummy.

Greek Rice Recipe
For all those Greek lovers this is a must !!
Goes well with Gyros, lemon garlic chicken or we enjoy it with pork souvlaki.

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup finely diced red onion ( about 1/4 of a medium onion)
1 cup short or medium grain rice
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
2 lemons, squeezed (or about 2 tablespoons lemon juice)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup quartered Kalamata olives
4 oz Feta , crumbled
1/4 cup finely chopped flat -leaf (Italian) parsley
(I just use the dry parsley, works just as fine)

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add onion and garlic, cook and stir for about 1 minute until onions just begin to soften.
3. Add rice and stir frequently for about 2 mins. Next add broth, lemon juice, salt & pepper
4. Bring to a boil then reduce to a very low heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 mins. or until water is absorbed. I'd check this at 15 mins, if there is still a noticeable amount of liquid cover and cook for an additional 5 mins. It shouldn't take more than 20 mins. to cook completly.
5. Add olives, Feta & parsley & stir until just incorporated, serve hot.

Serves 4


ENJOY !!