Fried Rice with Feta

Fried Rice with Feta is a delightful twist on traditional fried rice, incorporating the tangy flavors of feta cheese and vibrant Mediterranean vegetables. This healthy Greek-inspired dish is both satisfying and nutritious, perfect for a quick meal.

Ingredients

• Cooked rice - 200 grams (about 1 cup)
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Zucchini - 1 small, diced
• Spinach - 50 grams, roughly chopped
• Egg - 1 large
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in the diced red bell pepper and zucchini, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened.
4. Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps and mixing with the vegetables.
5. Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet and crack the egg into the empty space, scrambling it until fully cooked.
6. Mix the scrambled egg into the rice and vegetable mixture.
7. Add the chopped spinach, crumbled feta cheese, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, stirring until the spinach wilts and everything is heated through.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 210 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from the feta cheese and egg.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.

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