Mediterranean Diet Casamiento
Transform your weeknight meals with the vibrant and wholesome flavors of Mediterranean Diet Casamiento! This unique twist on the traditional Latin American dish combines the hearty richness of black beans and brown rice with Mediterranean staples like kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese. Infused with fragrant oregano, cumin, and fresh parsley, and finished with a zesty splash of lemon juice, this one-pan recipe is a deliciously balanced fusion of cultures. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for busy evenings and makes a satisfying vegetarian main course packed with fiber, protein, and bold, earthy flavors. Serve it warm as a comforting yet nutrient-packed meal your family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 cups cooked black beans
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup, pitted and sliced kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 cup, crumbled feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and the pepper is slightly softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, and cumin. Cook for an additional 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
Add the cooked black beans and brown rice to the skillet. Stir well until the ingredients are evenly mixed.
Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is heated through.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice.
Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Sprinkle the top with crumbled feta cheese.
Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.5 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 5465 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 227.2 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.8 g | 185% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 58.0 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 718 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 2710 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
