Ingredients
1 cup long-grain rice
1.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups chopped ripe tomatoes
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C)
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat
Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant
Add rice and toast for 2 minutes
Pour in broth, stir, bring to a simmer
Add tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper
Cover and transfer to oven for 20 minutes
Remove, stir in crumbled feta and chopped basil
Let stand 5 minutes before fluffing
Notes
Use gluten-free rice for dietary restrictions
Adjust feta quantity to taste
Replace feta with crumbled halal vegetarian cheese if preferred
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Mediterranean Basics
- Method: Simmering/Steaming
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg