Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cooking, featuring fresh vegetables and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of rice
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Stir in the bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and olives; cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the rinsed rice, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, seasoning with oregano, salt, and pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added depth, toast the rice in olive oil for a few minutes before adding the broth. This dish is flexible—customize with seasonal veggies or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg