Mediterranean Medley
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.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 239
Fat: 13g 20%
Cholesterol: 13mg 4%
Sodium: 278mg 12%
Carbohydrate: 26g 9%
Dietary fiber: 3g 10%
Protein: 6g
Saturated fat: 4g 18%
Omega 3: 0g
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