Ingredients
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Instructions
Prepare rice according to package directions. Replace water with vegetable broth.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add remaining olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the sliced halloumi. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Season with pepper.
Divide the rice among four bowls. Top each bowl with the Mediterranean vegetable mixture and the cooked halloumi slices.
When you hear the term ‘rice bowl’, you might think of Asian or even Hawaiian cuisine. Chinese and Korean-inspired rice bowls have become particularly popular over the years, and more recently, Hawaiian-style poke bowls have proven to be a trend that’s still on the rise. So, where does Mediterranean cuisine come into this?
Rice has been a popular staple in the Mediterranean region of the world for centuries. That’s why there are plenty of rice bowl recipes that include Mediterranean ingredients and come with their own unique flavor combinations. This One-Pot Beef and Rice Moussaka is a fine example of that, and the great news is that you can adapt such dishes to meet different dietary preferences. Let's look at how.
How To Make Any Rice Bowl in 4 Steps
Start with grains. Prepare your favorite rice variety. This can be basmati, jasmine, white or brown rice, whatever suits your preference. If you fancy an alternative, opt for some quinoa.
Add veggies or fruit. Decide which fruit and vegetable combos you would like to bring to the mix, prepare them in the way you prefer, and add them to the bed of grains. You’ll notice that already, your dish will start to look vibrant.
Bring protein to the mix. You can go for chicken, beef, salmon, or even lentils, beans, or tofu. Adding protein helps to balance out the dish in terms of nutritional value and texture.
Finish with garnish or sauce. Teriyaki sauce makes an ideal addition to most rice bowls, and soy sauce is a close second. However, here you can get experimental and add the sauce of your choice, or maybe even a drop of olive oil.
The best thing about preparing rice bowls is that doing so gives home chefs the opportunity to get creative. So, feel free to experiment, mix, and match the ingredients of your choice, and let your culinary skills work their magic. For everything else, come and check out our world of recipes.
