Quick Rice with Olives
Transform your weeknight meals with this flavorful Quick Rice with Olives recipe, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s as easy as it is satisfying. Featuring aromatic sautéed onions and garlic, perfectly fluffy long-grain white rice, and a briny boost of sliced black olives, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes. A hint of fresh parsley, a splash of lemon juice, and a sprinkle of black pepper round out the vibrant flavors, making it an ideal side dish or standalone option. Made with pantry staples like vegetable broth and olive oil, this recipe is perfect for a quick, wholesome family meal or an elegant addition to your dinner table. Whether you’re looking for a simple rice dish, Mediterranean flavors, or a crowd-pleasing side, Quick Rice with Olives is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups black olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the rice to the pan and stir to coat it with the oil and aromatics. Toast lightly for 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the salt. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes to steam.
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the sliced olives, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and black pepper.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed with more salt or pepper.
Serve warm as a side dish or a quick meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
891 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.5 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4429 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.3 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 648 mg | 14% | |
*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.
