Ingredients
1teaspoon extra virgin olive oil1cup (Rice Cooker) long grain white rice½cup (Rice Cooker) orzo½teaspoon salt2¼cups (standard liquid measure) water1clove garlic, minced1large tomato, seeded and chopped1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped1small red onion, peeled and chopped¾cup crumbled feta cheese½cup pitted kalamata olives, halved1can (15-ounce) artichoke hearts, drained well and quartered¼cup chopped fresh parsley1tablespoon fresh lemon juice½teaspoon oregano½teaspoon basil½teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper3tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Preparation
Place cooking bowl in Cuisinart® Rice Cooker/Steamer. Add olive oil. Cover and turn Rice Cooker on; wait 1 minute. Stir in rice and orzo. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add ½ teaspoon salt and water; sprinkle with minced garlic. Cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and cooker switches to “Warm”. Let stand on Warm for 5 minutes. Spread the rice/orzo onto a baking sheet to cool. While the rice cooks, place the tomato, cucumber, feta, olives, artichokes, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, basil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, pepper and olive oil in a large bowl; stir. When, rice/orzo mixture is cooled, stir into the vegetable mixture. Chill one hour or longer before serving.
