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Mediterranean Rice And Beans

A delicious and nutritious dish combining rice, beans, and Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a wholesome meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 can canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 can canned black beans drained and rinsed
For the Flavoring
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cooking the Base
  1. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the cumin, paprika, and oregano, and cook for 30 seconds to release their flavors.
  4. Add the rice and vegetable broth to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. After 15 minutes, remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the chickpeas, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and spinach.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and allow the mixture to heat through for about 5 minutes over low heat.
Serving
  1. Serve the rice and beans mixture warm, garnished with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley.
  2. Enjoy your Mediterranean Rice and Beans dish as a main meal or a side dish!

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. This dish keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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