Greek Rice - Rice With Spinach And Feta

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 cup diced onion
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
• 6 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and spun dry (if you use grown spinach, remove stems and coarsely chop it, too)
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Recipe

• 1 over medium heat in a saucepan, combine the rice, broth, and water, and bring to a boil.
• 2 cover, reduce the heat to medium low, and let simmer for 15 to 18 minutes or until the rice has absorbed the liquid; transfer to a serving bowl and keep warm.
• 3 in a skillet over medium heat, melt the olive oil and butter together, then add the onion, mushrooms, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, then stir in the lemon juice and oregano.
• 4 add the spinach and pepper, then sprinkle with the sherry and toss until the spinach is slightly wilted; remove from heat.
• 5 add the crumbled feta and toss until the cheese begins to melt.
• 6 add to the cooked rice, toss well, and serve immediately.