Description
One Pan Mediterranean Rice Bowl is a delicious and vibrant dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. This easy-to-make recipe features fluffy long-grain brown rice combined with fresh cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese. All ingredients are cooked together in one pan for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. The dish is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients, providing a satisfying and wholesome meal that can be customized with your choice of proteins or seasonal vegetables. Enjoy this hearty rice bowl warm or cold, and savor the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water until clear.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onions (if using) until translucent.
- Add cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper; cook until softened.
- Stir in rinsed brown rice and add two cups of water or vegetable broth. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 40-45 minutes or until the rice absorbs most of the liquid.
- Remove from heat and fold in cucumber, olives, feta cheese, and lemon juice.
- Serve warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg