Description
A flavorful and healthy one-pan meal combining rice, beans, and Mediterranean vegetables. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup cooked long-grain white rice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: crumbled feta cheese, plain Greek yogurt, lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2. Stir in minced garlic, chopped red and green bell peppers, dried oregano, cumin, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another 5-7 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
- 3. Add rinsed and drained chickpeas and cannellini beans to the skillet. Pour in undrained diced tomatoes. Stir well.
- 4. Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 5. Stir in cooked rice. If mixture seems dry, add a splash more broth or water. Cook uncovered for another 5 minutes until rice is heated through and has absorbed some liquid.
- 6. Stir in fresh parsley and mint (if using).
- 7. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Let sit for a minute or two off heat before serving.
Notes
Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of liquid or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g