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Spinach and Feta Rice

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
55 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner Greek
Spinach and Feta Rice
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups medium-grain white rice
  • 2 teaspoons large-grain kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup packed finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 cup packed finely chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2 3/4 cups cold water, or more as needed
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 3 medium lemons, cut in half
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons pickled red onions, or to taste
  • 1 pinch hot chili flakes, or to taste
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
Instructions
1
Collect all necessary ingredients beforehand.
2
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice and stir until every grain is evenly coated with oil, at which point you'll notice it starts to sizzle and make a pleasant sound. Stir in 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and chopped green onions. Cook for roughly 1 minute.
3
Add fresh dill, mint leaves, spinach, and 2 3/4 cups of water. Ensure the mixture is thoroughly combined before bringing it to a gentle simmer.
4
Cover the saucepan, lower the heat to medium-low, and cook until the rice is tender, taking around 25 minutes. If the rice isn't quite cooked at this stage, add a small amount of water, cover it again, and continue cooking until it's ready.
5
Uncover the saucepan and stir everything well. Cover it once more and let it rest for 5 minutes. Taste the rice mixture and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
6
Divide the cooked rice mixture evenly into six serving bowls. Squeeze a half of a lemon over each serving, then top it with crumbled feta cheese, pickled onions, chili flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.