Make a delicious, nutritious main meal for your family with our great Athenian Rice recipe. Using all natural Farmhouse® Rice Pilaf, and the other ingredients listed below, you can make a great-tasting meal that the whole family will love.

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Athenian Rice

SERVES 4

Prep time: 15 min.  Cook time: 25 min.  Total time: 40 min.

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

Directions

  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

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