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Mediterranean Chicken and Wild Rice Cups

Serves 12 – 3 mini cups/serving

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked wild rice 
• 2 cups cooked brown rice 
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded 
• 2 teaspoons olive oil 
• ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained, finely chopped 
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 
• ⅔ cup sliced black olives 
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled 
• 3 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 cup tzatziki sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Spray a miniature muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Combine cooked rice, chicken, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, black olives, feta cheese and eggs; mix well. 
3. Spoon approximately 1 ½ tablespoons of mixture into each cup, filling to just below the rim. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm with tzatziki sauce (optional).

NOTE: Alternately, use a 12-cup muffin tin for a larger muffin, increasing cooking time to 20-25 minutes. **These rice cups are great for a quick meal or a snack as they can be served hot or cold. They freeze easily and travel well. (Perfect for a school lunch!)

Nutrition Information per serving: Calories: 160, Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 75 mg; Sodium: 350 mg; Carbohydrate: 13 g, Fiber: < 1 g, Protein: 12 g

Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Makes 6 – 1 ½ Tablespoon servings

Ingredients

• ½ cup finely grated cucumber 
• 1 cup thick whole milk Greek yogurt 
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice 
• ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 
• 1 garlic clove, grated 
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt, optional 
• 1 tablespoon chopped dill 
• 1 tablespoon chopped mint, optional

Instructions

1. Place the cucumber on a towel and gently squeeze out a bit of the excess water. 
2. In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, dill, and mint, if using. 
3. Chill until ready to use.

Nutrition Information per serving: Calories: 35, Fat 1.5g; Saturated fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0g; Sodium: 15 mg, Carbohydrate: 2 g, Fiber: 0 g, Protein: 4 g