Discover the delightful blend of flavors in our Greek Brown Rice. Perfectly cooked brown rice mixed with vibrant vegetables, it’s a healthy companion to any meal. Enjoy the harmony of taste and nutrition in every bite!
Greek Brown Rice recipe
Description
Discover the delightful blend of flavors in our Greek Brown Rice. Perfectly cooked brown rice mixed with vibrant vegetables, it's a healthy companion to any meal. Enjoy the harmony of taste and nutrition in every bite!
Ingredients for Greek Brown Rice
Main ingredients
Instructions
Cooking Steps
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Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the brown rice thoroughly and let it drain. Dice the carrot, red onion, and bell pepper. Chop the green beans.
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Sauté the Vegetables
Sauté the chopped red onion in a pan until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Combine and Cook
Add the diced vegetables and sauté on high heat for 2 minutes. Then stir in the brown rice and mix well. Pour in the boiling water and add the bay leaf.
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Simmer the Rice
Mix the ingredients, cover the pan, reduce the heat, and let it simmer until the water is absorbed. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
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Serve
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm. You can mix in olives and raisins for added flavor.
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 321kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.1g5%
- Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
- Trans Fat 0.0g
- Sodium 184.4mg8%
- Potassium 724.4mg21%
- Total Carbohydrate 67.0g23%
- Dietary Fiber 9.5g38%
- Sugars 15.8g
- Protein 9.0g18%
- Vitamin A 515.44 IU
- Vitamin C 79.49 mg
- Calcium 104.16 mg
- Iron 2.99 mg
- Vitamin D 0.00 IU
- Vitamin E 1.49 IU
- Vitamin K 42.88 mcg
- Thiamin 0.46 mg
- Riboflavin 0.22 mg
- Niacin 4.56 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.66 mg
- Folate 93.93 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.00 mcg
- Phosphorus 252.13 mg
- Magnesium 124.25 mg
- Zinc 2.13 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This rice can also be prepared by mixing sautéed vegetables into pre-cooked rice for a quicker option.
User Reviews
Very easy recipe, quick to prepare and nutritious.
A great recipe, but next time I will add more spices.
Such a healthy side dish! I made it for my family and everyone loved it.
This rice recipe is so flavorful and easy to make! Loved it!