Description
This Mediterranean rice recipe, Tomato Olive Mosaic With Herbs, is a healthy, vibrant, and family-friendly main course featuring fragrant herbs, warm tomatoes, and briny olives for a delightful aroma and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed well
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes, undrained
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tsp chopped fresh dill
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep Aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large 3-quart saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it softens and becomes translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Build Flavor Base: Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (undrained) and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, letting the flavors meld together for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in the rinsed long-grain rice and the vegetable broth. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in sliced Kalamata olives, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh oregano, and chopped fresh dill. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to settle and rice to steam perfectly. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
For a low-carb alternative, swap half the rice for riced cauliflower and adjust broth to 2.5 cups, simmering 12-15 minutes. If rice is too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons more broth; if too wet, uncover and cook briefly. Consider adding chickpeas or cannellini beans for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.25 cups cooked
- Calories: 370 calories
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, rice, vegan, plant-based, healthy, easy dinner, quick meal, tomato, olive, herbs