Mediterranean Rice Bowl
This Mediterranean rice bowl is a fresh and flavorful dish packed with seasoned rice, protein-rich chickpeas or grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy yogurt dressing. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
- For the Rice:
- 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Protein Choose One:
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- For the Toppings:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cucumber diced
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
- For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium pot, bring broth to a boil, then add rice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- If using chicken, season with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil, then grill or cook in a skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Slice into strips.
- If using chickpeas, heat them in a skillet with olive oil, salt, and cumin for 5 minutes until slightly crispy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Assemble the bowls by dividing the rice among four serving bowls. Top with protein, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Drizzle with yogurt dressing before serving.