Sarah's Feta and Spinach Rice Pilaf

Name: Sarah's Feta and Spinach Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Butter; 2 cups Chicken Broth; 1 cup Chopped Spinach; 0.5 cup Diced Onion; 0.5 cup Feta Cheese; 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 0.5 cup Orzo; 0.5 cup White Rice

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Greek 🇬🇷 Sugar-Free

Sarah's Feta and Spinach Rice Pilaf blends tender rice and toasted orzo with sweet sautéed onion and garlic, creating a buttery base that’s flecked with warm spinach. Crumbles of Bulgarian feta add a creamy, tangy finish that balances the savory grains. Serve it as a vibrant side for weeknight dinners or alongside grilled meats and Mediterranean mains.

Prep10 mins
Cook40 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir the orzo in the melted butter until it turns golden brown.
2

Stir in the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it becomes translucent.
3

Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
4

Add the broth and rice to the orzo-onion mixture; bring it to a boil.
5

Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6

Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the spinach and feta.
7

Cover and let it stand until the spinach is wilted and the feta is melted.
8

Fluff with a fork.