Ingredients for Mediterranean Baked Brown Rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped shallots
- Garlic Cloves
- Long Grain Brown Rice
- Cremini Mushrooms
- Sun Dried Tomato
- Kalamata Olive
- Water Packed Artichoke Hearts
- 2 cups water
- Vegetable Bouillon Cubes
- Italian Seasoning
- Ground Black Pepper
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Asiago Cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Fresh Parsley
- Fresh Basil
- Key Limes
- Feta Cheese
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How to Make Mediterranean Baked Brown Rice
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1 cup of chopped shallots and sauté for 3 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
- Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add 1 ½ cups of brown rice and stir-fry for 10 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Stir in 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms, ½ cup of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (drained), ½ cup of Kalamata olives (pitted and halved), and 1 cup of artichoke hearts (drained and quartered).
- Pour the rice mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- In a separate saucepan, bring 2 cups of water, 1 ½ cups of vegetable bouillon, ½ teaspoon of dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon of dried thyme, and 1 red bell pepper (seeded and finely chopped) to a boil.
- Immediately pour the boiling liquid over the rice mixture in the baking dish.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with 2 layers of aluminum foil.
- Bake for 75 minutes.
- Remove from oven and uncover. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
- Stir in ½ cup of grated Asiago cheese, 2 cups of baby spinach, ¼ cup of chopped fresh parsley, ¼ cup of chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of lime zest.
- Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Uncover and let sit for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese (optional) before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
10g
Fat
2g
Carbs
12g
