Mediterranean Diet Savory Beef and Rice Bowl
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Savory Beef and Rice Bowl, a hearty and healthy recipe perfect for those following the Mediterranean diet. This dish features seasoned lean ground beef infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon, served over nutty brown rice mixed with fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and fragrant herbs like parsley and mint. A drizzle of zesty lemon juice ties the bowl together, while creamy crumbled feta cheese and tangy kalamata olives add irresistible depth of flavor. With a balance of wholesome ingredients and quick preparation, this Mediterranean-inspired bowl is both nourishing and delicious—ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner or meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup kalimata olives, pitted and sliced
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon, cooking for another minute to release the spices' flavors.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
Season the beef mixture with salt and black pepper.
Remove the skillet from heat and drain any excess fat if needed.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped parsley, and mint leaves.
Pour the lemon juice over the rice mixture and toss well to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
Divide the seasoned rice and vegetable mixture into four bowls.
Top each bowl with a portion of the beef mixture.
Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and sliced kalamata olives.
Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful Mediterranean Diet Savory Beef and Rice Bowl.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.7 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.5 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 381 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 4505 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.0 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.5 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 132.3 g | 265% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1100 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 29.7 mg | 165% | |
| Potassium | 2302 mg | 49% | |
*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.
