Rice with Tomatoes Avocado Black Olive
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Rice with Tomatoes, Avocado, and Black Olives—a dish that’s as delicious as it is wholesome. Fluffy white rice forms the perfect base, complemented by the juicy sweetness of ripe tomatoes, the creamy richness of avocado, and the briny pop of black olives. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a splash of zesty lime juice tie the flavors together for a refreshingly light yet satisfying dish. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect as a side or stand-alone vegetarian main. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro for an herby finish, and enjoy it warm or at room temperature for a versatile, Mediterranean-inspired delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 large avocado
- 0.5 cup black olives
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch for fluffy rice.
In a medium-sized pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice and 0.5 teaspoons of salt, stir, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, dice the tomatoes into small cubes and set aside.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice the avocado into cubes and toss with 1 tablespoon of lime juice to prevent browning.
Slice the black olives into halves if they are whole.
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, cubed avocado, and black olives. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.
Transfer the rice mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant and healthy dish either warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.1 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 379 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 449 mg | 10% | |
*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.
