Greek Brown and Wild Rice Bowls

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Updated on Jan. 09, 2024

This fresh rice dish tastes like the Mediterranean in a bowl! It is short on ingredients but packs in so much flavor. For a hand-held version, leave out the rice and tuck the rest of the ingredients in a pita pocket. —Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas

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Health Tip: These otherwise healthy bowls are high in sodium because of the prepared rice, dressing, feta cheese and Greek olives. Save on sodium by cooking rice from scratch and using a simple oil and vinegar dressing.
Test Kitchen tips
  • For more protein, add some tuna or grilled chicken to these bowls.
  • One package of prepared rice mix is equal to about 2 cups.
  • Greek Brown and Wild Rice Bowls

    Prep Time 10 min
    Cook Time 2 min
    Yield 2 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve whole grain brown and wild rice medley
    • 1/4 cup Greek vinaigrette, divided
    • 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
    • 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
    • 1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced
    • Minced fresh parsley, optional

    Directions

    1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice medley and 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Cover and cook on high until heated through, about 2 minutes. Divide between 2 bowls. Top with avocado, tomatoes, cheese, olives, remaining dressing and, if desired, parsley.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 serving: 433 calories, 25g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 1355mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein.

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