Athenian Rice

• Serves: 4
• Prep time: 15 min
• Cook time: 25 min
• Total time: 40 min

Make a scrumptious, internationally inspired side dish for your family with our great Athenian Rice recipe. Using premium quality Farmhouse^® Rice Pilaf, and the other ingredients listed below, you can make a tasty treat that the whole family will love.

Our recipes use Farmhouse^® products which are made to the highest standards, and other good, honest ingredients, so you know that you will be feeding your family something truly delicious! And, our Athenian Rice recipe is easy to make, so you can take the stress and hassle out of mealtime.

Recipe

Ingredients

One 6 oz. package Farmhouse^® Rice Pilaf

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

1 Tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

2 cups water

1 teaspoon oregano

1 cup sliced scallions

1/4 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1 cup chopped fresh tomato

1/4 lb. finely crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/2 cup black olives, halved

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

Preparation

1. In a large saucepan, sauté garlic and lemon rind in oil.
2. Add water and oregano; bring to a boil.
3. Add rice and contents of seasoning packet; return to a boil and add scallions.
4. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 20 minutes.
5. Gently combine cooked rice mixture with spinach, tomatoes, cheese, parsley, olives, lemon juice, and dill.

Nutritional Information

Total Calories

297

Calories from Fat

106

Total Fat

12g

Saturated Fat

5g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

25mg

Sodium

985mg

Potassium

259mg

Total Carbohydrate

40g

Dietary Fiber

2g

Sugars

3g

Protein

9g

Vitamin A

55% Daily

Vitamin C

34% Daily

Calcium

23% Daily

Iron

14% Daily