Best 10 Vegetable Feta Rice Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our delightful Vegetable Feta Rice, a delectable dish that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and aromatic rice. This versatile recipe offers three enticing variations to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a classic vegetarian delight, a hearty chicken and vegetable medley, or a tantalizing shrimp and vegetable extravaganza, we have you covered. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETABLE BROWN RICE WITH FETA CHEESE



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Warm up the rice while you're cooking the vegetables, and this dish will be ready in less than 20 minutes.

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 (16.0-ounce) package frozen peas and carrots
1 (16.0-ounce) package frozen 365 Everyday Value Leafy Greens Blend
1 (20.0-ounce) package frozen 365 Everyday Value Organic Whole Grain Brown Rice, prepared according to package directions
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large, deep skillet, heat 1/2 cup water to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in peas and carrots and leafy greens.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Spoon vegetables over warmed brown rice and garnish with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 210 milligrams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Protein 7 grams

GREEK RICE



Greek Rice image

A simple 10 minute side dish of Greek restaurant quality!

Provided by Kathi & Rachel

Categories     Dinner     easy dinner     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tbsp salted butter
1 tbsp lemon zest ((about 1 lemon's worth of zest))
1 tbsp fresh chopped garlic
2 cups precooked white rice ((day old/refrigerated is best))
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a skillet on medium heat, melt butter. Once bubbling, combine lemon zest and garlic. Stir to combine.
  • Add precooked rice to skillet. Stir to combine. Turn burner off once rice is warm throughout.
  • Stir in feta cheese, and parsley. Drizzle with lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 262 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH RICE WITH FETA



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This veggie filled Spinach Rice makes a great bed for grilled meats or vegetables, and adds an extra pop of flavor thanks to feta cheese.

Provided by Beth - Budget Bytes

Categories     Dinner     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb. frozen chopped spinach ($0.65)
2 cloves garlic, minced ($0.16)
2 Tbsp butter ($0.14)
1.5 cups long grain white rice ($0.93)
3/4 tsp salt ($0.03)
2.5 cups water ($0.16)
1 Tbsp lemon juice ($0.05)
2 oz. feta, crumbled ($1.10)

Steps:

  • Thaw the spinach by either letting it sit out at room temperature for an hour, or by microwaving for 1-2 minutes. Squeeze the excess moisture out of the spinach (it doesn't have to be extremely dry for this recipe, just make sure it's not pooling water).
  • Add the minced garlic and butter to a medium sauce pot. Sauté the garlic in the butter over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the spinach, rice, salt, lemon juice, and 2.5 cups water to the sauce pot. Stir briefly to combine.
  • Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat up to medium-high, and allow the water to come up to a boil. Once it reaches a full boil, turn the heat down to low, and let the rice simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn the heat off and let the pot rest, without removing the lid, for an additional five minutes.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork, gently folding the spinach back into the rice (it tends to float to the top during cooking). Finall, sprinkle the feta over top and fold to combine again. Serve hot!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 240.97 kcal, Carbohydrate 39.48 g, Protein 6.13 g, Fat 6.4 g, Sodium 464.14 mg, Fiber 1.73 g

SPINACH FETA RICE COMBO



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The flavor combination of this rice dish will dance on your tongue. It's so Good!!! :o) I have a low fat version of this on here also, that I posted a couple of years ago...but whenever I make it I always make it this way...so decided to post it this way too. :o) You can make this without the wild rice, simply don't add it, no...

Provided by Wendy Rusch

Categories     Rice Sides

Number Of Ingredients 20

WILD RICE
1/2 c wild rice
2 c water or chicken broth or a combination
WHITE RICE
1 c white rice
2 c water or chicken broth or a combination
1/4 tsp sea salt
THE DISH
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
4 oz mushrooms, rough chopped (about 1 cup)
1 Tbsp butter
2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp oregano, dried
1 Tbsp lemon juice
6 c fresh *spinach, chopped or about 1 c frozen
1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper or to taste
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 c roasted salted almonds, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare your rice: Wild Rice: In a one quart saucepan, add washed wild rice and water, I like to use half water half broth. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 45 to 55 minutes or until rice pops open, drain and set aside. White Rice: In a 2 quart saucepan, add rice, water and salt. I like to use half water half chicken broth again. (If using all water, add 1/2 tsp salt instead of a 1/4 tsp.) Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Fluff with fork and set aside.
  • 2. In a large skillet over medium high heat add olive oil, when hot add onions and mushrooms, stir and cook until onions are tender, add butter. When butter is melted add garlic, oregano and lemon juice. Cook 1 minute add *spinach. When spinach has wilted (if using fresh) or when heated through (if using frozen) add salt and pepper, white and wild rice, half the feta and stir well. When serving sprinkle remaining feta and almonds, if desired, over top of dish.
  • 3. *If using frozen spinach, rinse and drain well.

SARAH'S FETA RICE PILAF



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Rice and orzo pasta merge with the flavors of onion and garlic to create this versatile side dish. Bulgarian feta gives the dish a decadent creaminess while spinach adds beautiful color. You can get Bulgarian feta cheese at most international grocery stores. Bulgarian feta is creamier than the Greek version which tends to be very dry.

Provided by jmerar

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup orzo pasta
½ cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped spinach
½ cup chopped Bulgarian feta cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir oro in the melted butter until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir onion into orzo and cook until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Cook and stir garlic into orzo-onion mixture until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Mix rice and chicken broth into orzo-onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in spinach and feta. Cover and let stand until spinach is wilted and feta is melted, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 739.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

GREEK SPINACH RICE WITH FETA



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This Greek Spinach Rice also known as Spanakorizo is one of the most popular and healthy traditional and authentic Greek dishes. It has soft and creamy texture with abundance of nutrients coming from cooked spinach, fresh herbs, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. It can be served as main dish or side dish to any of your favorite meats or fish. It can be vegan without feta or vegetarian with delicious salty feta cheese.

Provided by Edyta

Categories     Main Dish     Side Dish     Vegetarian

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Onion (mild, yellow; medium, finely chopped;)
2 Leeks (small or one big (only white parts))
1 tablespoon Thyme (fresh)
6 oz Bag of Baby Spinach
1 cup Jasmin or Basmati rice
2 cups Water or Vegetable broth
2 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
1/2 cup Feta Cheese
1/2 Lemon juiced (to sprinkle over rice)
4 tablespoon Olive Oil (2 for cooking and more for drizzle on top)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a deep pan heat up 1 tablespoon of olive oil;
  • Add onion and simmer for about 10 minutes on low heat;
  • Add thyme and leaks and simmer for another 5 minutes;
  • Add half a cup of water and broth base, then simmer for another 5 minutes;
  • Add spinach and cook until wilted;
  • Add rice and let it cook for about 2 minutes;
  • Add half a cup of water and stir;
  • Keep adding half a cup of water at the time once the rice absorbs it;
  • It can take about 20 -25 minutes until rice is fully cooked;
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • At the end add dill and mix well;
  • Take off the burner and cover it up; Add lemon juice and olive oil;
  • Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes to have all the liquid absorbed;
  • When serving, sprinkle more lemon juice, olive oil and top it with Feta Cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HERBED RICE WITH TOMATOES AND FETA



Herbed Rice With Tomatoes and Feta image

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Rice     Tomato     Side     Kid-Friendly     Feta     Spring     Summer     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces feta, crumbled
3/4 cup Herbed Olive Oil

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, feta, and Herbed Olive Oil and let sit at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

COURGETTE RICE WITH FETA & OLIVES



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A simple vegetarian dish that you can make in one pan

Provided by Lesley Waters

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Starter, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

100g feta cheese , crumbled
handful of pitted black olives , roughly chopped
3 tbsp flat leaf parsley , roughly chopped
4 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion , finely chopped
3 courgettes , roughly sliced
250g risotto rice , such as arborio
1l hot vegetable stock
140g petits pois

Steps:

  • Mix together the feta, olives, parsley and 2 tbsp of the olive oil.
  • Heat remaining oil in a large, deep pan. Tip in onion, sizzle gently for 5 minutes until softened. Add courgettes, soften for a couple of minutes, then stir in rice.
  • Pour in a ladleful of stock and stir until all the liquid has been absorbed. Add another ladle of stock and repeat until all the stock has been used, adding petit pois a couple of minutes before the last ladle. Simmer until rice is tender and juices creamy. Ladle into bowls, then scatter over feta and olive crumble.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 2.11 milligram of sodium

RICE VEGETABLE SKILLET



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"This is a favorite vegetable casserole of ours," writes Arlene Lee of Holland, Manitoba. "It's very filling served over rice, and the cheese gives the veggies extra flavor. Great warmed up the next day if any is left!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 medium carrots, sliced
1-1/2 cups cauliflowerets
1-1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook onion in butter until tender. Add carrots; cook 5 minutes longer. Stir in the cauliflower, broccoli, rice and garlic. Add broth; bring mixture to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TUNA MAYO RICE BOWL



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This homey dish takes comforting canned tuna to richer, silkier heights. Mayonnaise helps to hold the tuna together and toasted sesame oil lends incomparable nuttiness. You can adjust the seasonings to your taste: Use as much or as little soy sauce as you'd like for a savory accent. You can lean into the nuttiness of this rice bowl by sowing the top with toasted sesame seeds, or amp up the savoriness with furikake or scallions. A staple of home cooking in Hawaii and South Korea (where it is sometimes called deopbap), this simple meal is a workday workhorse.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, snack, grains and rice, seafood, main course

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (5-ounce) can tuna (preferably any variety stored in oil), well drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1 cup cooked white rice (preferably short- or medium-grain)
Toasted white or black sesame seeds, furikake or chopped scallions, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir the tuna, mayonnaise, sesame oil and soy sauce to combine.
  • Add the white rice to a bowl and spoon the tuna mixture on top. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds, furikake or scallions, if using.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your dish more flavor and color. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, celery, bell peppers, and zucchini.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
  • Use a good quality feta cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Serve the dish hot or cold. It's delicious either way.

Conclusion:

Vegetable feta rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be served hot or cold. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a dish to impress your guests, vegetable feta rice is a great choice.

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