Tina’s Feta Cheese and Spinach Rice

My friend Tina, who is an amazing cook, just sent me this wonderful recipe for feta cheese and spinach rice.  It is a very easy recipe but is so flavorful and full of great vegetables.  Since this dish has a Mediterranean flair because of the feta cheese, spinach, and tomatoes, this is a great side dish to serve along side Herb Crusted Roasted Rack of Lamb.

In a large saucepan, over medium, add:

3 tablespoons olive oil

Once oil is warm, add:

1 onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the onion begins to soften.   Then add:

1 and 1/4 cups uncooked long grain rice

Stirring, cook the onion and rice mixture an additional 2-3 minutes or until the rice becomes translucent.  Then add:

2 cups chicken broth

1/4 cup white wine

Stir to combine and bring to a boil.  Cover and reduce heat to low, cooking for about 15 minutes or until the rice is almost tender.  Stir in:

10 oz package of fresh baby spinach leaves

1/2 cup chopped basil

Stir and cover.  Cook for another 8-10 minutes or until all of the liquid has been absorbed.  Turn off heat and stir in:

2 tomatoes, chopped and seeded

1 cup feta cheese

salt and pepper to taste

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Serves 6 as a side dish

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