Mediterranean Rice
Recipe courtesy of Harvard University Dining Services
Cook Time 1 hr.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown rice, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 3 leaves fresh basil, julienne cut
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt (optional) and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add rice, stirring, and return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until all the water has been absorbed, about 40 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, combine oil, garlic, and oregano in a separate bowl. Gently toss in tomatoes and feta cheese.
- When rice is finished cooking, remove from heat and let rest for a minute. Fold tomato mixture, spinach, and basil into rice. Pour lemon juice over rice and mix again.
- Season with salt (if desired) and pepper to taste, and serve.