Athenian Rice with Feta Cheese

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 cups cooked rice
• ½ cup dried tomatoes, softened and cut into julienned strips
• 1 x 4½-ounce can sliced black olives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1½ teaspoons dried oregano leaves
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• fresh oregano for garnish

Procedures

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
2. Add onion, red bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender.
3. Stir in rice, tomatoes, olives, parsley and oregano; heat thoroughly.
4. Remove from heat; add cheese, lemon juice and black pepper. Stir until well blended.
5. Garnish with oregano. Serve immediately.