Pine Nut Feta Rice

This recipe for Pine Nut Feta Rice is a flavorful and easy dish that can be served as a light lunch or a side for a larger meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Royal® Basmati Rice
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 white or yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon Grapeola® Grape Seed Oil or olive oil
• A handful of chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or your favorite herb like basil, thyme, or tarragon)
• 4 tablespoons crumbled Feta cheese
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 2-3 tablespoons pine nuts or slivered almonds

Preparation

1. Prepare Royal® Basmati Rice. This can be done up to one day in advance.
2. While the rice cooks, dice the onion and mince the fresh parsley.
3. Heat a well-dried frying pan over low heat and add the oil. Warm for 30 seconds, then add the diced onions. Increase heat to medium. Sauté the onions for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until they are translucent.
4. Gently stir in the cooked rice, using a fork to break apart the grains if needed. Stir to combine the rice and onions. Sauté for 3 minutes.
5. Mix in the parsley, salt, pepper, and Feta cheese. Cook the rice for 3 minutes so the flavors blend. Stir occasionally to prevent the rice and cheese from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
6. Once the ingredients are well mixed and hot, turn off the heat.
7. Place the rice in a serving dish and garnish with pine nuts. Sprinkle more parsley over the dish if desired.
8. Serve hot.

(Authentic Royal)