Mediterranean Rice Bowl with Green Goddess Sauce

I love a good quick rice bowl for a healthy lunch on a busy day. Bowls are so versatile and you can add really anything to them that you have in your fridge. In this instance though, I’ve made a Mediterranean rice bowl that makes the perfect lunch or quick dinner.

Why you’ll love this Mediterranean rice bowl:

• Quick Prep: Prep it in only 20-minutes and have it ready in 35
• Healthy: This Mediterranean rice bowl recipe is full of healthy, fresh ingredients. Even the rice I used is healthier!
• Versatile: Like I said, use up whatever you have on hand and get creative with this bowl

Ingredient Notes:

Rice: For this recipe, I used RightRice’s Garlic Herb rice. This rice is packed with the power of nutritious vegetables (unlike regular rice). It has lentils, chickpeas, and green peas, and each serving has over 2x the protein, and 5x the fiber. It also has fewer carbs than rice and it’s a complete protein!! I love this easy (and healthier) swap to regular rice for recipes.

Herbs: If you aren’t a fan of cilantro, skip it and add in any other fresh herb you love!

Yogurt: If you want to make this dairy-free, swap the yogurt for a dairy-free substitute.

How to make a Mediterranean rice bowl:

1. Prepare the rice and topping and set them aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Prep the lentils by adding the ingredients to a large bowl and mix.
4. Spread the lentils onto the sheet evenly, leaving room to breathe and crisp.
5. Cool for 10 – 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
6. To the large, deep jug or jar, add all of the ingredients for the Green Goddess Sauce and blend using a hand blender until combined. Alternatively, you can use a small blender.
7. Portion the Right Rice into bowls (serves 2), add the toppings, and dollop with a generous amount of sauce!

Expert Tips & FAQ:

How do I make this dairy-free? Swap the Greek Yoghurt with your favorite dairy-free alternative!

Add To It: Add any other ingredients you desire to this dish! Avocado or basil or sundried tomatoes would be delicious!

Storage: Store this salad in the fridge for 3 – 5 days, without the dressing, and add to serve! YUM!

Other recipes to make:

• One Pot Meals: Spinach Feta Rice Bowl
• Greek Meatballs with Whipped Feta
• Vegan Pastitsio Recipe
• Vegan Lemon Rice Soup

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Mediterranean Rice Bowl with Green Goddess Sauce

5 from 1 vote

Delicious, fresh, and quick lunch, this Mediterranean Rice Bowl with Green Goddess Sauce does not disappoint!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Mediterranean

Cuisine Vegan, Mediterranean-Inspired, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free

Servings 2 servings

Calories 944 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 package of @RightRice - Garlic Herb - cook per package instructions

Toppings:

• fresh tomatoes
• feta or vegan feta
• olives
• pita chips
• beans or lentils or chickpeas
• lettuce

Crispy Lentils:

• 1-550 ml can of lentils
• 1/4 cup capers
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper chili flakes
• dash of salt and pepper

Green Goddess Sauce:

• large handful of fresh cilantro around 1 head
• large handful of fresh parsley around 1 head
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• juice of 1 small lemon
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 cup Greek yoghurt
• 3 garlic cloves roasted or raw

Instructions

 

• Prepare the rice and topping and set them aside.
• Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Prep the lentils by adding the ingredients to a large bowl and mix.
• Spread the lentils onto the sheet evenly, leaving room to breathe and crisp.
• Cool for 10 - 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
• To the large, deep jug or jar, add all of the ingredients for the Green Goddess Sauce and blend using a hand blender until combined. Alternatively, you can use a small blender.
• Portion the Right Rice into bowls (serves 2), add the toppings, and dollop with a gernerous amount of sauce!

Yum!

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Notes

Swap the Greek Yoghurt with your favorite dairy-free alternative!

Add any other ingredients you desire to this dish! Avocado or basil or sundried tomatoes would be delicious!

This salad is packed full with nutrients and delicious flavour, be sure to share with family and friends.

Store this salad in the fridge for 3 - 5 days, without the dressing, and add to serve! YUM!!

Nutrition

Serving: 2 | Calories: 944kcal | Carbohydrates: 144.9g | Protein: 44.1g | Fat: 24.2g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 2033.3mg | Fiber: 18.4g | Sugar: 10.4g

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