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Mediterranean-Inspired Rice Bake

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420
A flavorful and hearty baked rice dish inspired by Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

Grains

  • 2 cups short or medium-grain brown rice

Vegetables and Beans

  • 2 cups chopped Swiss chard
  • 439 g white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 411 g diced tomatoes
  • 115 g chopped marinated artichoke hearts, drained
  • 110 g halved olives (kalamata and castelvetrano)
  • 1 diced red bell pepper with seeds removed
  • 0.5 medium red onion, diced
  • 20 g capers
  • 30 ml lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1.5 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried Greek or Italian oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Broth

  • 3 cups hot vegan chicken or vegetable broth

Optional Topping

  • to taste vegan mozzarella shreds (for topping) (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine rice, chard, beans, tomatoes, artichokes, olives, bell pepper, onion, capers, lemon juice and zest, herbs, spices, and salt in the dish. Add hot broth and stir.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Stir, cover again, and bake for 20 minutes.
  • If rice is cooked, uncover and bake for 10 more minutes. Adjust time if needed.
  • Remove from oven, let sit 5 minutes, then serve. Top with vegan cheese if desired.

Notes

Use vegetable broth for a vegan option and customize toppings as desired.
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Rice, vegan, Vegetables