mediterranean rice

Lightly seasoned with garlic, cumin, and cilantro, vibrant turmeric yellow Mediterranean rice is an easy 30 minute vegan side dish.

Mediterranean Yellow Rice

olive oil

onion (diced small)

garlic (minced)

cumin

turmeric powder

salt and pepper (to taste)

rice

water

pine nuts

Tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add the onions and saute until softened and slightly translucent.

Add the garlic, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper, and rice to the pot. Stir frequently for a couple of minutes until the rice starts to look translucent.

Stir in the water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and allow the rice to gently simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.&nbsp;

Remove the pot from the heat. Lift up the lid and lay a clean dish towel over the top. Replace the lid on top of the towel and allow the rice to steam for 5-10 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and fold in the pine nuts and cilantro. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper, as needed. Serve.

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Mediterranean Yellow Rice is seasoned with garlic, cumin, and cilantro. Easy to make in 30 minutes, this turmeric rice pairs well with any entree. And a sprinkling of pine nuts gives this Mediterranean rice pilaf an extra layer of flavor. This versatile recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free.

This Mediterranean rice recipe combines savory onions and garlic with delicate spices to make a perfectly seasoned side dish. With just a couple of ingredients - and a single pan - you can have this flavorful and nutritious dish ready in under 30 minutes!

Mediterranean Rice | The Most Flavorful Rice You'll Ever Make

tbsp. Olive Oil

Onion,

Garlic Clove, chopped

Ground Cumin Powder

Turmeric Powder

White Long Grain Rice

Water

Salt and Pepper

Pine Nuts

Fresh Cilantro, chopped

Heat a pot to medium-high and add the...

Heat a pot to medium-high and add the olive oil.

Add the onion and garlic and cook for...

Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes. 

Add the cumin and turmeric powder and cook...

Add the cumin and turmeric powder and cook for 5 minutes more.

Add the rice and mix, let it toast...

Add the rice and mix, let it toast for around 2 minutes.

Add the water and season with salt and...

Add the water and season with salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil, and once it starts...

Bring to a boil, and once it starts boiling, lower the heat, cover and cook for 12 minutes.

Toast the pine nuts and serve the rice...

Toast the pine nuts and serve the rice with pine nuts and fresh cilantro.

Mediterranean lemon rice with chickpeas, spinach, tomatoes, and feta is a 30-minute meatless meal or a side dish that features traditional ingredients, such as garlic, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, dried and fresh herbs. Serve this with your favorite Mediterranean meals, such as salmon, shrimp, or chicken. It&#39;s healthy and gluten-free. It&#39;s easy enough to make on a busy weeknight and fancy enough to entertain guests.

Mediterranean Lemon Rice with Chickpeas, Spinach, Tomatoes, and Feta

jasmine rice

chicken broth

oz grape tomatoes (sliced in half)

oregano

salt

spinach (chopped)

lemon juice

oz chickpeas (canned)

feta cheese

extra virgin olive oil

oregano (for garnish)

First, rinse the uncooked rice. Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl in a kitchen sink. Add rice to the strainer and run cold water over the rice, using your hands to move it and wash it. Dump the water from the bowl occasionally. The water will initially be murky but should get clearer and clearer as you get rid of more starch. When the water is clear, you&#39;re done washing the rice.

Add 1 cup of uncooked rice and 1.5 cups of chicken broth to a medium size saucepan. The proportion of liquid to rice will depend on the type of rice you use (refer to the package instructions).

Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook the rice for about 20 minutes (again, verify the times with the package instructions), occasionally stirring, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove the rice from heat and let it rest covered while you proceed with the rest of the recipe.

Cook rice

In a large, high-sided skillet, combine half of the halved grape tomatoes, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the tomatoes on medium heat for about 2 minutes until they soften and release juices.

Stir in fresh spinach and cook until it wilts.

Add cooked rice and drained chickpeas.

Add 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and the remaining uncooked halved grape tomatoes. Reheat on medium heat, stirring everything to combine. Add 1 extra tablespoon of olive oil if you like.

How to make lemon rice

In a medium bowl, combine cubed Feta cheese with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano (add more to taste), 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh oregano (if using).

Mix so that the herbs and olive oil coat the cubed Feta cheese.

How to make a feta cheese mixture

Mix half of the feta cheese mixture into the skillet with lemon rice. Reheat gently to warm it and soften the cheese with heat. Remove from heat. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

When serving, top the Mediterranean lemon rice with the remaining feta mixture and sprinkle fresh oregano on top.

Assembly

Fast, simple, and delicious  I sautéed diced onions and bell pepper before adding the garlic and tomato,had frozen spinach on hand, so defrosted and squeezed out the liquid and tossed that in.  I also added diced, cooked chicken breast to up the protein.  This is definitely a make again meal.

Very good!  My husband even liked it.  Next time I’ll add more lemon juice to the lemon rice mixture.  I store recipes on my Pinterest account and comment on any changes I make so they are easily accessible the next time I make a dish.  I notice Comments are turned off for this recipe; that’s very frustrating and I don’t understand why!  Now I’ll have to search through comments on this site to try to find mine.

Love the flavor of this dish. I will definitely make it again!  Thank you!

Just made this. Smells amazing and tastes so good!
Thanks for the recipe

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