Description
A hearty Mediterranean Rice and Beans recipe that blends brown rice, tender beans, juicy tomatoes, fresh spinach, and aromatic oregano and cumin. Cooked in vegetable broth for a flavorful one‑pot meal, it’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners, meal prep, or family gatherings. Ready in 35 minutes, this nutritious dish delivers balanced protein, fiber, and vibrant Mediterranean taste in every spoonful. Serve it hot, garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh herbs for extra arom
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) beans
- drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1 onion
- diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add brown rice and toast for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, beans, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in chopped spinach just before serving and let wilt.
- Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One‑pot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Rice and Beans, easy Mediterranean recipes, one pot rice beans, quick vegetarian dinner, healthy Mediterranean meals, rice and beans recipe, weeknight dinner ideas, plant based Mediterranean