from Melanie
This recipe comes from the Harvard School of Public Health
Serves 4
• 1 cup brown rice, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
• 3 leaves fresh basil, julienne cut
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt (optional) and pepper to taste
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add rice, stirring, and return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until all the water has been absorbed, about 40 minutes.
While the rice cooks, combine oil, garlic, and oregano in a separate bowl. Gently toss in tomatoes and feta cheese.
When rice is finished cooking, remove from heat and let rest for a minute. Fold tomato mixture, spinach, and basil into rice. Pour lemon juice over rice and mix again.
Season with salt (if desired) and pepper to taste, and serve.
