Greek Pepperoni and Cucumber Brown Rice Bowl with Feta and Olives
Indulge in the bold flavors of Greece with this hearty bowl filled with spicy pepperoni, refreshing english cucumber, and nutty brown rice, all tied together with tangy feta cheese and briny olives. This dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that will transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean. With its combination of textures and flavors, this bowl is sure to become a favorite.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total Time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Greek
- greek
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- pepperoni
- english cucumber
- brown rice
Ingredients
- 8slicespepperoni, sliced
- 2cucumbersenglish cucumber, diced
- 1cupbrown rice, cooked
- 1/2cupfeta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2cuppitted green olives, sliced
- 1/2cupred onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4cupfresh parsley, chopped
- 2tbspslemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1tbspolive oil, none
- to tastenonesalt, none
- to tastenoneblack pepper, none
- 1/2tspGreek oregano, dried
Nutrition
420
105 per serving
25g
50% DV
20g
29% DV
30g
10% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 5g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced pepperoni and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until crispy and golden brown. Remove the pepperoni from the skillet and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
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In the same skillet, add the diced red onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until translucent and slightly caramelized. Add the chopped fresh parsley and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
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Add the cooked brown rice to the skillet, stirring to combine with the onion and parsley mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the rice is heated through and starting to toast.
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Stir in the crumbled feta cheese, sliced olives, and dried Greek oregano. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the mixture is well combined.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice mixture, diced english cucumber, and crispy pepperoni slices. Drizzle with freshly squeezed lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Toss the ingredients together, until the cucumber is well coated with the lemon juice and the flavors are well combined.
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Divide the mixture among four bowls and serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
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