Mediterranean Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup onions, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 Tbs. olive oil

• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice

• 14 oz. can chicken broth

• ¼ cup water

• ½ cup cucumbers, diced

• 8 Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

• 2 cups tomatoes, chopped

• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

• 1½ cup feta cheese or mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Sauté onion and garlic in oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes (be careful not to scorch garlic).  Add rice and stir fry for 1 minute stirring constantly.  Remove pan from heat and slowly add broth and water, being careful not to splatter water.  Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20-25 minutes or until water is absorbed.  Stir in cucumber, olives, tomatoes and basil.  To serve, garnish with grated cheese.  Leftovers may be tossed with salad dressing as rice salad or stuffed in pita for a simple sandwich.