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Greek Cabbage Rice with Feta Recipe

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Greek Cabbage Rice is a flavorful and comforting one-pot dish featuring tender savoy cabbage, aromatic herbs, and medium grain rice simmered in vegetable broth and finished with creamy crumbled feta cheese. This hearty and healthy meal highlights traditional Greek ingredients and simple cooking techniques for a satisfying vegetarian main or side.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Herbs

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 5 scallions, diced
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 bunch fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 large savoy cabbage, sliced 1/2″ thin

Pantry

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup medium grain rice, rinsed
  • 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 2 cups water

Dairy

  • 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions, scallions, and minced garlic. Cook while stirring frequently until the mixture becomes translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chopped fresh dill and parsley and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release their flavors. Add the tomato paste and chili pepper flakes, tossing everything to evenly coat the vegetables and herbs.
  2. Add Cabbage and Broth: Transfer the sliced savoy cabbage to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour in the low sodium vegetable broth. Carefully mix all ingredients together to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is almost tender.
  3. Cook Rice: After the cabbage has softened, add the rinsed medium grain rice and 2 cups of water to the pot. Stir to combine the ingredients thoroughly. Bring the pot back to a boil, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cover it again. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is fully cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
  4. Finish with Feta: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese until it is well distributed. Taste the dish and adjust seasonings with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve warm as a hearty vegetarian main dish or a flavorful side.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken broth for vegetable broth if preferred.
  • Adjust chili pepper flakes according to your spice tolerance or omit for milder flavor.
  • Medium grain rice works best, but short grain rice can also be used for a slightly creamier texture.
  • For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
  • Be sure to rinse the rice before cooking to remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
  • Stir occasionally during simmering to prevent rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

Keywords: Greek cabbage rice, vegetarian rice dish, savoy cabbage recipe, one pot meal, feta cheese recipe, Greek cuisine

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