# Greek-Style Rice

Recipe by [Lucas Moreau](https://fridge.menu/en/u/lucasmoreau)

A hearty bake of spiced chickpea-halloumi patties served over slow-cooked basmati rice with courgette, tomato, spinach, feta and olives.

Servings: 4 · Prep 20 min · Cook 45 min · Side dishes

Contains: gluten, milk, eggs

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## Ingredients

- 3 pcs [Eggs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/eggs) — beaten
- 50 g [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour)
- 150 g [Pointed cabbage](https://fridge.menu/en/i/pointed-cabbage) — finely shredded
- 2 tsp [Dried thyme](https://fridge.menu/en/i/dried-thyme)
- 20 g [Sun-dried tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sun-dried-tomatoes) — finely chopped
- 2 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — crushed
- 1 can [Chickpeas](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chickpeas)
- 100 g [Halloumi](https://fridge.menu/en/i/halloumi)
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — to taste, freshly ground
- 4 tbsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — for frying
- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 3 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — crushed
- 50 g [Sun-dried tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sun-dried-tomatoes) — finely chopped
- 1 pcs [Courgette](https://fridge.menu/en/i/zucchini) — coarsely grated
- 800 g [Tinned chopped tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/canned-chopped-tomatoes)
- 300 ml [Stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock)
- 1 tbsp [Dried thyme](https://fridge.menu/en/i/dried-thyme)
- 1 tsp [Dried rosemary](https://fridge.menu/en/i/dried-rosemary)
- 300 ml Basmati rice
- 150 g [Spinach](https://fridge.menu/en/i/spinach)
- 100 g [Feta](https://fridge.menu/en/i/feta)
- 80 g [Olives](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olives)
- 1 bunch [Oregano](https://fridge.menu/en/i/oregano) — fresh
- 1 tbsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — for frying

## Steps

1. Combine the eggs, plain flour and shredded pointed cabbage in a bowl, add the thyme, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, and mix well. (5 min)
2. Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes, then mix thoroughly again. (15 min)
3. Put the chickpeas into a blender or food processor and pulse coarsely. Add the chickpeas to the mixture along with the finely diced halloumi. (8 min)
4. Shape into small round patties about the size of a golf ball, oiling your hands as you form them. (5 min)
5. Place the patties on a baking tray lined with parchment and bake in an oven preheated to 175°C (fan) for 15-18 minutes, turning a few times. (17 min)
6. Pour the oil into a sauté pan and fry the onion, garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for a few minutes over medium heat until soft. (5 min)
7. Add the courgette, chopped tomatoes, stock, thyme, rosemary and basmati rice, and mix well. Cover and simmer gently until the rice is perfectly tender. (23 min)
8. Stir in the spinach, arrange the Greek vegetable patties over the rice, crumble over the feta and scatter the olives, finishing with fresh oregano. (2 min)

Published 2026-10-08

https://fridge.menu/en/r/greek-style-rice-5ornjhl2

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