Rice With Feta (Low Fat)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 15

Rice with Feta (Low Fat) - A healthy and tasty side dish

by The Chefin Side

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

229

Sugar

0.7g

Fat

4.8g

Rice with Feta (Low Fat) is a quick, easy, and delicious side dish that pairs well with many main courses. The combination of soft and savory feta cheese, fresh dill, and warm rice creates a flavorful and healthy dish that can be ready in a matter of minutes. Rice is a staple in many diets as it is easily available and is a good source of carbohydrates. This recipe adds a twist to the traditional rice dish that is sure to please your taste buds. Moreover, you can customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or protein to make it a complete meal.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, add the cooked rice and drizzle olive oil over it.
2.	Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped dill, and a pinch of ground pepper, then stir everything together until the cheese is evenly distributed throughout the rice.
3.	Serve the warm rice as a delicious and healthy side dish with your favorite main course.

PROS

This recipe is easy and quick to make with only a few ingredients.

The dish is low in fat due to the use of low-fat feta cheese and olive oil.

Rice is a good source of complex carbohydrates and provides energy for our body.

CONS

This recipe doesn’t contain a lot of protein and might not be sufficient as a main course for some people.

It might be difficult to find low-fat feta cheese in some areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Rice is a good source of energy and helps to regulate digestion.
Olive oil is a healthy monounsaturated fat that might help prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease.
Feta cheese is a good source of calcium and protein, and the low-fat option will still provide the same delicious taste.

	4 cups cooked rice
	2 teaspoons olive oil
	1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
	1 tablespoon dill , chopped
	ground pepper