Description
A light and refreshing dish that brings together fluffy rice with fresh cucumber and aromatic herbs, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 1 3/4 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, bring water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rice, olive oil or butter, and a pinch of salt.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork.
- Stir in the diced cucumber, fresh mint, and parsley.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Try adding other fresh herbs or vegetables for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, rice, cucumber, vegan, healthy, light meal