Feta and Mint Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1 cup long grain brown rice, well-rinsed
1 3/4 cups chicken stock
salt , pepper , to taste
3/4 cup cumbled feta cheese
3 tbsp minced fresh mint
1 tbsp freshly grated orange zest

Directions:

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, saute 5 minutes or until translucent.
Add the rice and stir to coat. Add the stock, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let pan stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes.
Using a fork, fluff the rice and toss in the feta, mint, and orange zest just to combine. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	115.91 Kcal (485 kJ)
Calories from fat	72.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.05g	12%
Cholesterol	3.15mg	1%
Sodium	154.23mg	6%
Potassium	202.25mg	4%
Total Carbs	7.26g	2%
Sugars	2.8g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.63g	7%
Protein	3.36g	7%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	66.6mg	370%
Calcium	31.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	81.57 Kcal (342 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.67g	12%
Cholesterol	2.22mg	1%
Sodium	108.53mg	6%
Potassium	142.33mg	4%
Total Carbs	5.11g	2%
Sugars	1.97g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.14g	7%
Protein	2.36g	7%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	19%
Iron	46.9mg	370%
Calcium	22.4mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.7

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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