Description
A vibrant and nutritious dish combining fluffy rice and protein-rich beans with a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe is both comforting and refreshing, perfect as a main or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice (Jasmine or basmati)
- 1 can beans (chickpeas or black beans)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil) for garnish
- Chopped vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini) for serving
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy
- Drain and rinse beans
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper for dressing
- Combine cooked rice and beans in large bowl
- Pour dressing over rice and beans mixture, tossing gently to coat
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with chopped vegetables
Notes
- Rinse rice before cooking for fluffier texture
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor
- Can be served warm or cold
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Add feta cheese or olives for extra Mediterranean flavor
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course/Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg