Sugar-Free Mediterranean Rice
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with this vibrant and satisfying Sugar-Free Mediterranean Rice! This wholesome dish combines fluffy basmati rice with a medley of fresh vegetables like zucchini, red bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes, all infused with the bold flavors of garlic, oregano, and thyme. A splash of lemon juice, briny capers, and Kalamata olives elevate this recipe with zesty, savory notes, while fresh parsley adds a refreshing finish. Perfect as a healthy side dish or a light vegetarian main, this sugar-free recipe is easy to prepare in under 40 minutes and delivers a burst of Mediterranean goodness in every bite. Add this to your repertoire for a flavorful, diet-friendly recipe that doesn’t compromise on taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, diced Red onion
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 medium, diced Red bell pepper
- 1 medium, diced Zucchini
- 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 0.5 cup, pitted and sliced Kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.
In a medium-sized pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced red onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the diced red bell pepper and zucchini, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
Add the basmati rice to the pot, stirring to coat it in the oil and vegetables.
Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the halved cherry tomatoes, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir the mixture once and bring it to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the rice simmer for about 15-18 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Stir in the capers, sliced Kalamata olives, chopped fresh parsley, and lemon juice.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve the Mediterranean rice warm as a side dish or as part of a main meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.8 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7204 mg | 313% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.7 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.1 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 351 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2348 mg | 50% | |
*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.
