Sarah’s Feta Rice Pilaf
This versatile side dish combines orzo pasta with the rich flavors of onion and garlic, marrying them with rice pilaf. The addition of Bulgarian feta lends a luxurious creaminess to the dish, while vibrant spinach contributes a stunning burst of color.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup orzo pasta
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup white rice
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- ½ cup chopped Bulgarian feta cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir orzo in melted butter until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add broth and rice to orzo-onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in spinach and feta. Cover and let stand until spinach is wilted and feta is melted, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 740mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg
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