Mediterranean Tomato Rice with Lemon Cauliflower
Are you looking for a delicious dish that's also a healthy meal? Look no further than this easy recipe for Mediterranean Tomato Rice with Lemon Cauliflower. This versatile recipe is a great option for those on a low-carb diet or anyone looking for a light meal packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- - 1 cup Arborio rice
- - 1 bell pepper diced
- - 1 onion diced
- - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or a mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme
- - 2 lemons
- - 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets
- - 2 tablespoons olive oil
- - ½ cup vegan sour cream
Instructions
- Start by making the tomato rice. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and vegan bacon! and sauté until they are soft and the onion is translucent.
- Add the Arborio rice to the skillet and stir until the rice is well coated in the oil and has a slightly toasted aroma.
- Stir in the tomato paste and Italian seasoning. Cook for another minute until the tomato paste is well incorporated.
- Slowly add 2 cups of water or vegetable broth to the skillet, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the rice simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
- While the rice is cooking, prepare the lemon cauliflower. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower florets and cook until they are golden brown and slightly charred.
- Cut one of the lemons into thin slices and add them to the skillet with the cauliflower. Squeeze the juice from the second lemon over the cauliflower. Continue to cook until the lemon slices are charred and the cauliflower is tender.
- Once the rice and cauliflower are done, serve them together in a bowl. Top the dish with a dollop of vegan sour cream.
- Enjoy your Mediterranean Tomato Rice with Lemon Cauliflower!
- This dish is a flavorful and healthy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The creamy tomato rice pairs perfectly with the tangy and slightly charred lemon cauliflower. Plus, it's vegan and can be made in under an hour!