Mediterranean Rice Bowl
A vibrant and wholesome Mediterranean Rice Bowl featuring fluffy rice, chickpeas, colorful vegetables, tangy feta, and zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a quick, nutritious meal.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Whisk
- Serving bowl
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice use brown or jasmine rice
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon juice only
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by dicing cucumber, bell pepper, and halving cherry tomatoes. Rinse chickpeas.
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rice, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss to combine.
- Fold in crumbled feta cheese and sliced olives gently.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
You can replace feta with vegan cheese for a dairy-free version. For a protein boost, add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu. Great for meal prep — store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.