Rice With Roasted Red Peppers Black Olives Feta Recipes

RICE WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS, BLACK OLIVES & FETA

Steps:

• Charbroil the peppers - Position the rack so that the pan will be 6 inches from the heat. Preheat the broiler to high.
• Place the pepper on a pan and broil, turning frequently (every 2 to 3 minutes), about 10 to 15 minutes or until charred on all sides.
• Transfer the peppers to a paper or plastic bag or wrap in plastic wrap. Let stand until cool to touch.
• Halve the pepper, core, seed, peel, and chop (into raisin size pieces).
• Meanwhile steam the rice in an appropriate amount of liquid for the cooker: yield about 3 cups.
• In a small skillet, heat oil and saute the green onion until soft (3 to 4 minutes). Add garlic and soften (1 minute) and add parsley, lemon juice, sundried tomatoes, olives, black pepper and cook, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes, until the ingredients are heated through.
• Toss the hot rice with the bell pepper. Serve hot with crumbled feta.
• Refrigerate any leftovers and serve cold.

RICE SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine the rice, chickpeas, feta cheese, peppers, parsley, dill,.
• and scallions in a large bowl and toss well.
• Whisk all the dressing ingredients.
• Pour the dressing on the rice mixture and mix.
• thoroughly.
• Let sit at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours before serving.