SunRice

Red Rice Mediterranean Bowl by @_plantbaes_

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Prep time

10min

Cook time

30min

This Mediterranean nourish bowl is about to become your new favourite midweek dish! There are only 10 minutes of prep and the oven does the rest of the work!

Red Rice Microwave Pouch – 250g

Red Rice Microwave Pouch – 250g

SunRice Red Rice is beautifully nutty and vibrant in colour. This rice is a nutritious and delicious wholegrain rice which is gluten free as well as a source of protein, energy and fibre. Ready in only 90 seconds, this beautiful rice type is a great as a base for quick and easy meals, it is perfect for using in rice salads. The SunRice microwave range uses special heat technology and has no added colours, flavours or preservatives. SunRice, proudly Australian owned since 1950. Perfect for any occassions. All rice is naturally gluten free.

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Ingredients to serve:

This recipe was originally designed for 2 people. Amended serving sizes for 1, 4, 6, and 8 people are intended to serve as general guidance only. Cooking times may need to be adjusted to suit your amended serving size.

  • 1 Red Onion (chopped in quarters)

  • 2 clove Garlic (in the skin)

  • 1 punnet Cherry Tomatoes

  • 1 Zucchini (diced)

  • 1 Red Capsicum (diced)

  • 1 Yellow Capsicum (diced)

  • 1½ cup Chickpeas

  • 1 tbsp Cumin

  • ¼ tsp Salt

  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • 1 cup Baby Spinach

  • 1 Cucumber (diced)

  • ½ cup Basil Leaves

  • 1 pouch SunRice Red Rice (250g pouch)

  • 1 tbsp Tahini

  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice

  • 2 tbsp Black Olives

Red Rice

Characteristics

Chewy

Chewy

Nutty

Nutty

Medium

Medium

Photo of Red Rice Mediterranean Bowl by @_plantbaes_

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 200C

  • Toss the chickpeas, tomatoes, zucchini, broccoli and capsicum with olive oil, cumin and salt. Transfer to the oven with the garlic still in its skin and cook for 20 minutes.

  • Remove the skin of the garlic, and add to a small blender with the tahini, basil, lemon juice, and red capsicum. Blend until smooth.

  • Tear the rice pouch slightly and cook in the microwave for 90 seconds.

  • To a bowl, add the rice, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, spinach, cucumber, and black olives. Drizzle with the dressing, and enjoy!

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