Description
One Pan Mediterranean Rice Bowl is a vibrant, nutritious dish that embodies the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. This colorful bowl features fragrant spices, fresh vegetables, and fluffy rice all cooked together in a single pan for effortless cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe allows for easy customization with your favorite proteins or toppings. Each bite delivers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making it a wholesome meal that everyone will enjoy. Whether served as a main dish or part of a larger spread, this One Pan Mediterranean Rice Bowl will transport your taste buds to sun-drenched shores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped bell peppers and zucchini for about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and oregano; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed rice and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for around 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Fold in halved cherry tomatoes, cover again for 5 minutes to warm through.
- Fluff the rice mixture with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg