Mama P's Greek Rice

It's a running joke in my big fat Greek family that Greek cooking dirties every pan in the kitchen, and for the most part that is true. However, there are a couple of Greek staples in our meal rotation that are quick, easy, delicious yet still Greek. One of my all time favorites is Greek Rice - I'm sure there's some 15 character Greek word for it but around these parts it's Greek Rice {clever, huh?} My mom used to make this for us all the time as kids and then I think we all forgot about it for years and when she revived the recipe when Kenley and I were in Arizona I got re-hooked and have probably made it 15 times since. It's a great side dish that goes perfect with chicken, burgers, hot dogs, or just by itself with a giant spoon! I usually serve it on the side of Greek meatballs {keftedes} and a Greek Salad because if you're going to be Greek, really be Greek. 

What you'll need: 

• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 cup brown rice {I also love to use Simply Balanced multigrain blend with brown rice, quinoa, wild rice, etc for some extra nutrients}
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 
• Parsley, to taste
• Pinch of Cinnamon {the secret ingredient}
• S&P, to taste

What you do:

• Melt the butter & saute the shallot

• Add rice, tomato sauce and chicken stock to shallot mixture and bring to a boil.

• Once boiling, cover until liquid is absorbed and rice is soft {appx. 45 minutes depending on the rice you use}
• Stir in feta, parsley, cinnamon and S&P and serve!

Kenley tested and Kenley approved {despite the look}.