This spinach, feta, and rice casserole is a perfectly creamy rice casserole, scented with lemon and dill. Sun-dried tomatoes add a pop of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup scallions
- 0.25 cups drained , chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 , 16 ounce
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1.5 cups white rice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice , from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.75 teaspoons black pepper
- 6 ounces feta cheese
- 0.5 cups fresh dill
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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2
Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallions, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and oregano; cook, stirring often, until scallions soften, about 2 minutes. Add spinach, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thawed, 5 to 6 minutes.
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3
Stir in broth, rice, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of the feta. Bring to a simmer over high heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in dill, and top evenly with remaining 1/2 cup feta.
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4
Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender and feta begins to brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
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