Mediterranean Rice Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup thinly sliced celery; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 cup diced green bell pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and reserve liquid; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; salt and pepper; 3 cups cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and reserve liquid
1 tablespoon tomato paste
salt and pepper
3 cups cooked rice

1
In a big skillet, over medium heat, cook the onions and garlic in oil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2
Add in the celery, thyme, and marjoram; cook and stir for 2 more minutes.
3
Add in the bell pepper; continue cooking and stirring for 2-3 more minutes.
4
Add in the drained tomatoes and tomato paste; stir to combine, crushing the tomatoes as you stir.
5
Add salt and pepper to taste;.
6
Add in the rice and stir to mix thoroughly.
7
If mixture is too dry, add some reserved tomato juice until you reach desired consistency.
8
When the rice is hot, the dish is ready to serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup thinly sliced celery, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mediterranean Rice

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