Mediterranean Rice with Castelvetrano olives, dried apricots, pine nuts, fresh basil, parmesan and brown rice.
Perfect for a side dish served with grilled chicken, fish or even kabobs. The earthiness of brown rice pairs very nicely with a few simple, but key ingredients. If you haven’t tried Castelvetrano olives, you are in for a real treat. They are smooth and buttery. I keep a jar on hand in my pantry for recipes like this or to add as a pizza topping. In fact, the ingredients in this rice are all ideas from my favorite wood fired pizza.
Ingredients in Mediterranean Rice
- Rice – Brown rice gives this dish a nutty flavor.
- Broth – Chicken broth adds a layer of flavor.
- Olives – Castelvetrano olives are smooth and buttery.
- Apricots – Dried apricots sliced in strips.
- Pine Nuts – Add texture and a creamy, nutty bite.
- Basil – Fresh basil.
- Parmesan Cheese – Freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Related Recipes
Love that Mediterranean vibe as much as I do? Try this hearty recipe Halibut with Farro Salad comes together quickly with pan seared halibut and farro with brussels sprouts, pecans, parmesan and balsamic glaze. Or this meatless recipe Asparagus-Tomato Crispy Rice transforms leftover rice into a delicious meal with asparagus, grape tomatoes, garlic, basil and fresh parmesan. My favorite salad that is hearty enough for a main dish is Apple Pecan Farro Salad hearty and flavorful with celery, Craisins, red onion and parmesan in an apple vinaigrette dressing.
Mediterranean Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives
- 1/4 cup dried apricots sliced in strips
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chiffonade cut
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth to a boil over high heat in a small pot with a lid. Stir in rice, reduce heat to medium-low and cover. simmer until broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Fold in olives, dried apricots slices and pine nuts. Place in serving dish and garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.
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