Mediterranean Spinach and Rice

Name: Mediterranean Spinach and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain white rice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup golden raisin; 1 lb spinach leaves, washed dried, and coarsely chopped (or 10 oz frozen spinach thawed); 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; salt

Submitted by mikey ev

"from Kraft Foods. If you make the recipe as-is, it is more spinach-y and less rice-y. A 10-oz block of frozen spinach works nicely. I prefer more rice, so I use less spinach and usually go with brown rice. Great additions at the end include: chicken, toasted almonds, dried fruit, herbs to your liking, and anything else your heart desires! Note: Cooking time omits the time to cook the rice (you can use minute rice, a rice cooker, or stovetop - whatever you prefer)."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 cup long grain white rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
¹⁄₂ cup raisins
¹⁄₂ cup golden raisin
1 lb spinach leaves, washed dried, and coarsely chopped (or 10 oz frozen spinach thawed)
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
¹⁄₂ cup feta cheese, crumbled
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
salt

directions

Cook rice according to package directions, omitting oil and salt.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add oil and garlic.
Stir until garlic is light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Add raisins and cook for 1 minute.
Add spinach 1/3 at a time, tossing quickly just until each addition begins to wilt.
Add cooked rice, red bell pepper, feta cheese, and pepper.
Stir briefly to combine and season with salt to taste.