Rice bowls are perfect for quick week nigh dinners! Grab this delicious Mediterranean Rice Bowl with Tzatziki Sauce recipe.
Mediterranean Rice Bowl with Tzatziki
Mediterranean Rice Bowl with Tzatziki Sauce
Serves 4
Ingredients - Rice Bowl:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 package (14 oz) extra firm tofu - drained, pressed, and cubed
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon black pepper
sea salt
2 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
½ cucumber, chopped
1 avocado, thinly sliced
½ cup kalamata olives, sliced
¾ cup crumbled feta
Ingredients - Tzatziki Sauce:
½ English cucumber, peeled and finely diced
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
4 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/3 cup dill, chopped
1½ tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
1. Press the cucumbers in paper towels to reduce the water. Then in a small mixing bowl combine all of the tzatziki sauce ingredients. Refrigerate for one hour and then serve with the prepared bowls.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add chicken (or tofu) and season with dried oregano, pepper, and salt to taste. Cook for about 8 minutes per side - for the chicken, continue to cook until cooked through (at least 165º F). Set aside to let rest 5 minutes, then slice the chicken into thin slices.
3. To assemble bowls: Fill with quinoa or brown rice. Then arrange the tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, olives, feta, and sliced chicken or tofu on top.
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 350 calories, 17 grams fat, 5 grams saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 20 milligrams cholesterol, 300 milligrams sodium, 38 grams carbohydrates, 7 grams fiber, 7 grams sugar, 13 grams protein
