Greek Lemon and Dill Rice With Feta (Rice Cooker)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Greek Lemon and Dill Rice With Feta (Rice Cooker)
in Rice

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

cooking spray
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small boiling onions , chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1 1/2 teaspoons minced of fresh mint ( optional )
1 cup crumbled feta
1 lemon , cut in 8 wedges

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
312
Sugar
2g
Fat
13g
Greek Lemon and Dill Rice With Feta (Rice Cooker) is a delicious and savory dish that can be served as a side or main dish. The tangy lemon and fresh dill provide a bright burst of flavor that pairs well with the creamy feta cheese. The addition of pine nuts provides a pleasant crunch. This dish is easy to make in a rice cooker and is a great way to elevate plain rice into something more flavorful. While it can be enjoyed year-round, it's especially refreshing during the summer months.

Instructions

1.Spray rice cooker with cooking spray. Rinse rice.
2.Add rice and chicken stock to rice cooker. Mix well. Cook until rice is done.
3.While rice cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened.
4.Add pine nuts and cook until lightly browned.
5.Add lemon juice, dill, and mint (if using) to skillet. Mix well.
6.When rice is done, fluff with a fork. Add onion mixture and feta to rice. Mix well.
7.Serve with lemon wedges.

PROS

This dish is flavorful and easy to make.
It’s a great way to use fresh herbs and has a nice balance of tangy and savory flavors.

It’s also a good source of protein and is vegetarian friendly when using vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.

CONS

The pine nuts can be expensive and may not be readily available in all areas.

Rice can be high in carbohydrates and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a great source of protein and contains important minerals like calcium and magnesium from the feta cheese.
Lemon is also a good source of vitamin C and has been linked to helping with digestion and immune system health.

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