Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this delightful One Pan Mediterranean Rice Bowl. This easy-to-make dish combines fluffy basmati rice, colorful vegetables, and zesty seasonings all cooked in one pan, making it perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend lunches. Tender bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp zucchini create a symphony of textures and tastes, while aromatic herbs like oregano add a fragrant touch. The versatility of this recipe allows you to customize it by adding grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein or swapping in your favorite seasonal vegetables. With minimal cleanup required and ready in under 30 minutes, this wholesome meal is not only convenient but also bursting with nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 1 medium zucchini
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing bell peppers, halving cherry tomatoes, slicing red onion into wedges, and cutting zucchini into half-moons.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the red onion until translucent. Add bell peppers and zucchini; cook until tender.
- Stir in rinsed basmati rice and dried oregano; sauté for about two minutes until lightly toasted.
- Pour in vegetable broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Gently fold in cherry tomatoes; cover briefly to soften them from residual heat.
- Fluff up the rice mixture with a fork before serving; drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg