Greek Basmati Rice

Servings : 4-6, depending on accompaniments

This is a rice dish with some traditional Greek flavors that's quite easy to prepare, since the oven does most of the work for you.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups brown basmati rice, rinsed (see note)
3 1/4 cups water
1 cup red onion, diced
1-1 1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped, seeds removed
2 medium-large cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp sea salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 - 3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
1 1/2 - 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1/3 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
lemon wedges (to finish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).

Step 2

In a lightly oiled, deep casserole dish, combine all the ingredients except the olives, mint, and parsley and stir through to mix. Cover and bake for 60-65 minutes.

Step 3

Add the olives and stir through. Cover and bake for another 10-15 minutes or more, until the rice is soft and has absorbed all the water.

Step 4

Remove and stir in the fresh mint and parsley. Drizzle with extra olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Notes

Cook's Notes:

You can use regular brown rice for this dish if you like. Brown basmati rice has a more buttery flavor, while regular brown rice is stickier.

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