Mediterranean Rice Bowl

This Mediterranean Rice Bowl is a vibrant and hearty dish that combines fluffy rice with fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a zesty dressing. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a satisfying meal for any vegetarian.

Ingredients

• Basmati rice - 1 cup
• Water - 2 cups
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Cucumber - 1, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
• Red onion - 1/4, finely chopped
• Kalamata olives - 1/3 cup, pitted and sliced
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
4. While the rice is cooking, prepare the vegetables: dice the red bell pepper, cucumber, and finely chop the red onion.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, diced vegetables, cherry tomatoes, olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
7. Pour the dressing over the rice and vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Provides healthy fats and protein from olive oil and feta cheese.

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