Greek Rice Pilaf

Greek Rice Pilaf

Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried mint
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

• 1 In a heavy skillet, saute the onions in oil on medium heat until they begin to soften.
• 2 Add the garlic, mint and pepper and saute for 2 more minutes.
• 3 Stir in the spinach, lemon juice, rice and green peas.
• 4 Add the dill.
• 5 Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 6 When the spinach is limp and the rice is hot, top with the feta and serve immediately.