Stewy Greek Bowl

I love feta cheese, and any recipe that incorporates feta is a winner for me. :) This recipe was really good, I can't wait to make it again! I used regular black olives since I didn't have kalamata olives, and it still tasted great. This made wonderful leftovers, too.

Stewy Greek Bowl
from A Girl and Her Carrot

Ingredients:

• 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed, chopped
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped (or red)
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives, quartered
• 1-15 oz can navy, garbanzo, or black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2-15 oz can other bean of your choice
• 1 Tablespoon cilantro, chopped, fresh (or 1 tsp. dried)
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 1-6 oz can tomatoe paste
• 2 cups low-sodium, chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1-2 large handfuls (1-2 cups) spinach, fresh, washed
• 1/2 cup, cooked. Whole wheat orzo, brown rice, quinoa or other grain of choice (optional for serving)
• Feta Cheese, garnish

Directions:

• Chop onions, garlic, cilantro, and olives. Heat a small skillet on medium heat. Add olive oil to pan. Heat for a few seconds then add onions and garlic, cooking until onions are slightly translucent (4 minutes).
• Place a heavy saucepan or dutch oven on the stove and add beans, chicken broth, tomato paste, olives, lemon juice, and cilantro . Stir to combine then add garlic and onion saute. Cook for 30 minutes until thickened. After 25 minutes add the spinach and mix so that it wilts nicely.
• Cook the grain of your choice. Take off the stove and serve in a bowl, top with sauce mixture, Feta cheese, and a fresh squeeze of lemon juice.