Mediterranean Medley
Skill Level: Medium - for everyday cooks, nothing too complex
Serves 8 servings
Cook Time:15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain jasmine rice, uncooked
- 1 1/2 lbs. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1 (6-oz.) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives or other black olives
- 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan cook rice according to package directions. Remove from heat and let stand.
2. Meanwhile, coat a roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces. In a large bowl combine asparagus, artichokes, bell pepper, garlic, lemon juice, oil, and pepper to taste; transfer vegetables to pan. Roast, uncovered, 15 minutes.
3. Remove pan from oven. Mix tomatoes and olives with roasted vegetables. Spoon mixture over rice, sprinkle with feta, and serve.