Linda's Rice And/Or Orzo Pilaf Greek Style Recipe

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Linda's Rice And/Or Orzo Pilaf Greek Style
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Ingredients
17
Count
Nutrition
610
Calories
Total time
85
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. To Make Chicken Stock:.
  2. In a large pot add the chicken, whole lemon, and 8 cups of water. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cook for 1 hour, until the chicken is very tender.
  3. Remove chicken from the pot, and set aside. (Chicken can be frozen to use at another time).
  4. Skim fat off stock. When the stock cools sufficiently, strain into a bowl.
  5. To Make Rice: (use 4.5 cups of the chicken stock).
  6. Measure out 4 1/2 cups of the stock, and pour into a large pot. Add 8 cups of hot (tap) water, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  7. When the rice/orzo starts to boil, add the rice/orzo, and stir frequently to keep from sticking.
  8. When it comes to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
  9. In The Meantime:.
  10. In a small skillet, heat the 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter over high heat, until it sizzles.
  11. Lift the cover to the rice, and quickly pour in the hot butter and close the cover quickly, as it will spatter.
  12. When the sizzling stops (a few seconds), remove the cover, and stir briefly. Remove from heat.
  13. Allow to sit 5-10 minutes before serving.
  14. The pilaf is supposed to be smooth and creamy, and slightly mushy.
  15. To Prepare Other Rice Ingredients to add to rice once it is cooked:.
  16. In a large frying pan pour olive oil, then add onions, and saute over medium heat, until just softened.
  17. Add the garlic, mint, and pepper. Saute for about 2 more minutes.
  18. Add spinach, lemon juice, tomatoes, dill, and tomatoes. Cook for about 4 minutes.
  19. Add to rice, and mix.
  20. Just before serving add Feta cheese.
  21. Note: Add more lemon, if needed at serving time.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 609.65 Kcal (2552 kJ)
Calories from fat 194.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.64g 33%
Cholesterol 421.85mg 141%
Sodium 418.25mg 17%
Potassium 742.18mg 16%
Total Carbs 61.04g 20%
Sugars 3.25g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4.15g 17%
Protein 39.77g 80%
Vitamin C 36.4mg 61%
Vitamin A 5.2mg 175%
Iron 24.7mg 137%
Calcium 185.3mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97.16 Kcal (407 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.45g 33%
Cholesterol 67.23mg 141%
Sodium 66.66mg 17%
Potassium 118.28mg 16%
Total Carbs 9.73g 20%
Sugars 0.52g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 17%
Protein 6.34g 80%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 61%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 175%
Iron 3.9mg 137%
Calcium 29.5mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.2
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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