Brown Rice With Feta, Pistachios, and Mint |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Feta cheese and mint are a zesty complement to this brown rice recipe. Your serving of whole grains is quick, easy, and delicious. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
2 shallots, minced |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 cups uncooked quick-cooking brown rice |
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese |
1/4 cup chopped pistachios |
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint |
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in salt and 3 1/4 cups water; bring to a boil. Stir in brown rice; cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in feta cheese and next 4 ingredients.
2. Note: We tested with Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Fast & Natural Instant Brown Rice.
3. Long-Grain Rice With Feta, Pistachios, and Mint: Substitute 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice for 2 cups quick-cooking brown rice. Reduce water to 2 cups. Cook, covered, 20 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Prep: 15 min., Cook: 25 min.
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