BAKED MINTY RICE WITH FETA AND POMEGRANATE RELISH

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If you've given up on stovetop rice methods, you'll love this hands-off oven technique.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     Bon Appétit     Rice     Feta     Healthy     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Pomegranate     Olive     Mint     Parsley     Low Cholesterol     Walnut     Small Plates

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup walnuts
3/4 cup pomegranate seeds (from about 1/2 large pomegranate)
3/4 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
1 garlic clove, crushed
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Rice and assembly:
2 cups basmati rice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
10 mint sprigs
8 ounces feta, sliced 1/4" thick
Ingredient info:
Pomegranate molasses can be found at Middle Eastern markets, some supermarkets, and online.

Steps:

  • Pomegranate relish:
  • Place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 5-8 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Increase oven temperature to 450°F.
  • Toss walnuts, pomegranate seeds, olives, oil, mint, parsley, pomegranate molasses, and garlic in a medium bowl to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Rice and assembly:
  • Combine rice, butter, and salt in a 13x9" baking dish, then pour in a scant 3 1/2 cups water; top with mint sprigs. Cover tightly with foil and bake until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven; pluck out mint. Fluff rice with a fork.
  • Heat broiler. Arrange feta over rice. Broil until rice around edges of pan is browned and crisp and feta is starting to brown, 8-10 minutes. Spoon pomegranate relish over.

Elizabeth Stephens
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and feta cheese.


Porfy Alaniz
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I love the vibrant color of this dish. It's so inviting.


Jannatul Jannatul naim
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat healthy. It's so delicious, they won't even realize they're eating vegetables.


CHOPPA BAD VIBES
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I love the fact that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


ZaitZ
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's so unique and delicious.


Lily Fox
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook rice, and this recipe is a great option. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Kev Kpopstan
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This dish is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight dinner routine.


Ashad Mia
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I love the way the rice gets crispy on the bottom of the pan. It adds a nice texture to the dish.


Mb Shopon
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover feta cheese.


MD sabbir Ctg
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I'm not a big fan of mint, but I loved this dish. The mint flavor is subtle and it really complements the other flavors in the dish.


Honourebel Family
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I made this dish for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Sarajane Frayne
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sweet and tangy pomegranate relish is a great way to hide the taste of the spinach.


Maria Portillo
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I love the pop of color that the pomegranate relish adds to this dish.


Destiny Lavish
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Nasipha Sithole
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great dish to make for a party or potluck.


yacine nino
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge hit with my family. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Jakir Hossein
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I love the combination of mint and pomegranate in this dish. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


jawad JA
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This baked minty rice with feta and pomegranate relish is a delightful dish! The flavors and textures blend together perfectly, creating a truly unique and satisfying meal.