Greek Fried Rice

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Lately I’ve been on rice kick.  I’ve been experimenting with ways to jazz up rice.  When I originally made this dish I omitted the ground lamb and served the rice as a side dish with pan roasted chicken (delicious too).  The following day I took a hodge lodge of leftovers to work. I packed a burger and the rice.  I ate the burger on top of the rice and it got me think how tasty the rice would be with ground lamb mixed in.  

A new dish was born.  This dish makes great leftovers too. And if you’re a vegetarian just omit the lamb.  Eat as a side dish or eat as a main dish, its up to you. 

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Greek Fried Rice

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 onion diced
• 2 cups long grain rice white or brown - your preference
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup walnuts pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoon fresh oregano or 2 teaspoon dry
• 1/2 lemon juiced

Instructions

1. Cook rice according to instructions on package, set aside and let cool.
2. In a large pan head olive oil, brown lamb.
3. Add red pepper and onions. Cook until tender.
4. Season with salt, pepper, lemon and oregano.
5. Add rice and combine. Let cook for 2-3 minutes or until the rice on the bottom of the pan becomes a little crispy.
6. Mix in Walnuts.
7. Enjoy!