Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this One Pan Mediterranean Rice Bowl, a dish that marries simplicity and satisfaction. Featuring fluffy basmati or jasmine rice, colorful bell peppers, fresh spinach, and briny kalamata olives, this recipe is elevated by creamy feta cheese and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Perfect for busy weeknights, it allows you to create a nutritious meal without the hassle of multiple pots and pans. Each bite offers a delightful explosion of flavor, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1–2 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup pitted kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Chop bell peppers and halve cherry tomatoes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté bell peppers for 4-5 minutes; add cherry tomatoes and garlic powder, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in the rinsed rice and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Add spinach to the skillet, fluffing rice gently with a fork. Drizzle with lemon juice; cover for another 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Fold in feta cheese and kalamata olives before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg