Mediterranean Vegetable Rice Bowl

Mediterranean Vegetable Rice Bowl

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Autumn Vegetarian Vegan

Ingredients

  • 200.0 g Chard
  • 130.0 g Spinach

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  • 4.0 piece Spring Onions
  • 80.0 ml Olive Oil
  • 2.0 clove Garlic
  • 125.0 g Rice
  • 1.0 to taste Salt & Pepper
  • 1.0 piece Lemon
  • 280.0 g Cooked White Beans
  • 65.0 g Sunflower Seeds

Instructions

  1. If using dried beans: drain soaked beans and simmer in fresh water for 30-40 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside. If using pre-cooked, warm them gently.
  2. Cook rice according to package directions (rinse first, then simmer covered until tender, about 15-18 minutes for white rice). Fluff and set aside.
  3. Toast sunflower seeds in dry pan over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes until golden. Transfer to bowl and sprinkle with pinch of salt.
  4. Separate chard stems from leaves. Slice stems into 1cm pieces, roughly chop leaves.
  5. Heat large wok or pan with 3 tablespoons olive oil over high heat.
  6. Add chard stems and spring onions, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Add minced garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. Add chard leaves, stir-fry 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  9. Add spinach, stir-fry 1 minute until just wilted.
  10. Add cooked rice and white beans, toss everything together for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  11. Season with salt, pepper, and squeeze of lemon juice.
  12. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, toss to coat.
  13. Serve in bowls, topped with toasted sunflower seeds.

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