Mediterranean Diet Herbed Rice
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean Diet Herbed Rice. Infused with the heart-healthy essence of olive oil, aromatic garlic, and sweet sautéed onion, this dish features fluffy long-grain white rice simmered in rich vegetable broth for maximum flavor. Fresh herbs like parsley, mint, and dill add a burst of freshness, while a touch of zesty lemon juice and zest brighten every bite. Perfect as a nutritious side or a light stand-alone dish, this recipe is quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or a Mediterranean-inspired feast. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, it's a delicious and healthy way to round out your meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh mint
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the rice to the saucepan and stir it for about 2 minutes, until the rice is lightly toasted.
Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the sea salt and ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid.
Simmer the rice for 15-18 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish cooking.
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped parsley, mint, dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy it on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
786 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.6 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2142 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.8 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1650 mg | 35% | |
*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.
