Description
One Pan Mediterranean Rice Bowl is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean to your table with minimal effort. This easy recipe combines wholesome brown rice with colorful vegetables like bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach, all infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this rice bowl is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your dietary preferences. Whether you prefer it vegetarian or topped with grilled chicken or chickpeas, each bite promises a delightful flavor explosion. Enjoy the warm, comforting goodness of this meal while savoring its health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water until clear and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chopped bell peppers and cook for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in the rinsed brown rice and add two cups of vegetable broth or water; bring to a gentle boil.
- Incorporate cumin powder and oregano, mix well, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40–45 minutes until the rice absorbs liquid.
- Once cooked, fold in fresh spinach and halved cherry tomatoes; squeeze lemon juice over before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg