Directions:
- MELT 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat in a medium saucepan.
- ADD 1 cup rice, 2 tablespoons orzo or spaghetti, 1 tablespoon sliced almonds and 1 tablespoon pine nuts.
- SAUTE to an even light golden brown color, being careful not to overbrown or scorch.
- ADD 2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon thinly snipped green onion tops, 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley, 1/2 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill , 1/2 tablespoon snipped fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint, 1 teaspoon garlic paste, 1/2 teaspoon honey or 1/4 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried oregano, 1 dash fresh ground black pepper, 1 dash fine sea salt; STIR; TASTE the broth (It should be slightly salty, slightly tangy and not too bitter. Now is the time to make any adjustments).
- BRING to a rolling boil; ALLOW to boil for 1 minute.
- REDUCE heat to lowest setting.
- SIMMER covered for 35-40 minutes.
- FLUFF rice with a fork.
- FOLD in feta cheese to rice until just combined.
- SERVE with your favorite meat, fish or vegetable entree and ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 194.38 Kcal (814 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 116.29 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 12.92g | 20% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 23.7mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 771.58mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 255.53mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 16.97g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 4.08g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.89g | 8% | |
| Protein | 4.65g | 9% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 12.7mg | 71% | |
| Calcium | 69.8mg | 7% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 121.22 Kcal (508 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 72.53 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.06g | 20% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 14.78mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 481.2mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 159.36mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 10.58g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 2.55g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.18g | 8% | |
| Protein | 2.9g | 9% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 7.9mg | 71% | |
| Calcium | 43.5mg | 7% | |
* 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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