Spinach and Rice Pilaf with Feta and Pine Nuts
80% автентично · Mediterranean Fusion
A flavorful twist on spinach with rice, incorporating crumbled feta cheese for a salty tang and toasted pine nuts for a delightful crunch. This version is richer and more complex in flavor.
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Съставки
- Fresh spinach700 g
- Basmati rice200 g
- Onion1 medium
- Garlic2 cloves
- Chicken or vegetable broth450 ml
- Olive oil3 tbsp
- Butter1 tbsp
- Feta cheese100 g
- Pine nuts30 g
- Lemon zest1 tsp
- Fresh mintsmall bunch
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Стъпки
- 1
Wash and roughly chop the spinach. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- 2
Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until golden brown. Set aside.
- 3
Heat olive oil and butter in a pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the Basmati rice and stir for 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
- 6
Pour in the broth, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 7
While the rice cooks, blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely.
- 8
Once the rice is cooked, gently fold in the chopped spinach, crumbled feta, and most of the toasted pine nuts.
- 9
Let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining pine nuts and fresh mint before serving.
