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Greek Rice Bowl

A delicious brown rice bowl for one! Note that prep time assumes your rice is already cooked. This is a great way to use up leftover rice.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Grains
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 372kcal

Ingredients

The Rice

  • 1 cup dry brown rice
  • 1½ cup water (or broth of your choosing. Vegetable or chicken will both work well)
  • ¼ tsp. salt

The Additions

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 small cucumber (diced)
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
  • ¼ cup roasted red peppers (chopped)
  • ½ cup cooked chickpeas (canned, drained, and rinsed is fine too)
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • ¼ cup fresh dill (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp. capers (optional for extra salty flavor)

The Dressing

  • 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard (no sugar added)
  • 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 large garlic clove (minced or pressed)
  • ½ tsp. dried oregano
  • salt and pepper (as needed, to taste)
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Instructions

  • Gather and prep all the ingredients as indicated.
    1 cup dry brown rice, 1½ cup water, ¼ tsp. salt, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 small cucumber, ¼ cup diced red onion, ½ cup Kalamata olives, ¼ cup roasted red peppers, ½ cup cooked chickpeas, ¼ cup feta cheese crumbles, ¼ cup fresh parsley, ¼ cup fresh dill, 1 tbsp. capers, 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. Dijon mustard, 1 tsp. red wine vinegar, 1 large garlic clove, ½ tsp. dried oregano, salt and pepper
    Greek Rice Bowl ingredients in individual bowls on a white marble surface.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly. In a medium saucepan, bring the water or broth to a boil. Add salt and rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
    Cooked brown rice in a pot.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined.
    3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. Dijon mustard, 1 tsp. red wine vinegar, 1 large garlic clove, ½ tsp. dried oregano, salt and pepper
    Whisked Greek Rice Bowl dressing in a mixing bowl.
  • Divide the cooked brown rice into serving bowls. Top with cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, chickpeas, and cucumber. Sprinkle fresh parsley, dill, capers (if using) and feta over the top.
    Greek Rice Bowl ingredients added to a mixing bowl.
  • Pour the dressing evenly over each bowl.
    Pouring dressing over an assembled Greek Rice Bowl.
  • Toss everything together and serve.
    Closeup of a white bowl filled with Greek Rice.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25the recipe | Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 717mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 919IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 3mg