Mediterranean Rice Recipes

Steps:

• Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and pour enough cold water on top of the cooked rice to cover it. Stir to cool. Drain well; transfer rice into a bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with herb salt.
• Mix capers, parsley, and lemon zest in a small bowl; add to rice. Mix in zucchini, carrots, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Season with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.

Steps:

• Heat oil & saute onion & garlic until tender, stir in rice.
• Add boiling water until pan is 3/4 full. Bring to boil, stirring.
• Stir in stock & rapid boil for 10-12 mins or until tender, drain well.
• Return to pan adding lemon rind, parsley & pepper, toss well to combine.

Steps:

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